The Good Lie (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

The Good Lie2014

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What We Think

"The Good Lie" handles topics of identity, culture, and morality with restraint. It focuses on storytelling and honest character arcs, steering clear of the heavy-handed woke trends we've come to expect from Hollywood lately.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film largely focuses on the struggles of Sudanese refugees in America, centering their personal journeys without overemphasizing identity categories for the sake of it. Characters are depicted with nuance and agency, and the story remains grounded in their experiences rather than bending over backward for ideological points.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like family, faith, and moral resilience are central to the story. Religion is portrayed sympathetically, and there is no effort to undermine traditional gender roles or make masculinity into a villain. The film respects the cultural backgrounds of its characters rather than rewriting them for modern ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film does present an American system needing compassion and reform, it doesn't outright villainize alternative viewpoints. There are moments where certain ideologies are favored, but the main drive is genuinely humanizing refugee experiences rather than pushing a strictly one-sided agenda.

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