The Hurricane (1999) | How Woke Is It?

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81%

The Hurricane1999

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What We Think

'The Hurricane' leans heavily into a particular narrative of social justice, simplifying real events and individuals to support its message. Its one-note portrayal of institutions and lack of genuine ideological diversity push its woke index well above average, even if it’s wrapped in compelling performances.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film prioritizes Rubin Carter's racial identity and the theme of systemic injustice over complex, balanced character development. While Denzel Washington delivers a strong performance, the story simplifies real-life events and individuals to underscore its viewpoint.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The narrative frames institutions, most notably the justice system, in a highly negative light and generally defines traditional authorities as flawed, if not outright villainous. It paints moral clarity in almost cartoonish terms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives on the events are virtually absent or reduced to antagonistic stereotypes. Characters dissenting from the film’s preferred worldview are usually depicted as malicious, bigoted, or simply wrong.

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