The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society2018

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What We Think

This film stands out as a non-woke rarity in modern cinema. Rather than shoehorning ideology into the narrative, it opts for genuine human drama, respect for history, and nuanced character work. Imagine that, storytelling for its own sake.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film stays true to its postwar British setting and focuses on human connection, literature, and recovery from trauma. Characters are largely developed based on their roles in the story and not defined primarily by identity politics. There's minimal evidence of casting based more on modern representation than fit for the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like family, community, and morality are presented earnestly. Masculinity and femininity are depicted in a relatively classic manner, and the story honors history rather than revising it to suit modern sensibilities, making it feel refreshingly non-woke by today's standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews are respected, and the film shows real conflict, debate, and pluralism without mocking traditional perspectives. There is no heavy-handed ideological sameness or caricature of dissenting characters. For Hollywood, that's almost a miracle!

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