The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain2021

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What We Think

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is refreshingly low on the ‘woke’ scale. It sticks to its eclectic, historic story and doesn't feel the need to shoehorn in buzzword-laden themes or heavy-handed modern ideology. A rarity these days!

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film largely focuses on the eccentric life and artistic journey of Louis Wain without tacking on modern identity politics. Characters are developed through their quirks and relationships, not their demographic markers. Representation feels natural rather than forced, sticking mostly to realism given the period setting.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the movie explores unconventional family dynamics and mental health, it does so within a respectful period framework. Traditional elements like marriage, social hierarchy, and British customs are depicted authentically, with no overt effort to undermine cultural or religious heritage.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There is little sign of ideological monoculture. Alternative viewpoints aren't the focus, but neither are they ridiculed or villainized. The film is more interested in art and human eccentricity than pushing any obvious modern narrative.

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