The Burning Plain (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

The Burning Plain2008

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What We Think

The Burning Plain is remarkably non-woke by today's standards. It focuses on broken people and difficult choices rather than pushing any heavy-handed ideology. If you're looking for a drama that doesn't check every new Hollywood box, this is as close as you'll get.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes character-driven drama over identity politics. Characters are developed based on their personal flaws, struggles, and emotional journeys, with little emphasis on casting for diversity's sake or shoehorning in modern ideologies.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the film explores dysfunctional family dynamics, it does not overtly undermine religion, traditional masculinity, or moral values. Instead, it focuses on the personal consequences of the characters' actions and the impact on their relationships.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The story displays complexity in its character motivations, avoiding simplistic portrayals of traditional or dissenting viewpoints. There's no obvious ideological grandstanding or monolithic messaging.

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