The Medium (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

The Medium2021

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What We Think

The Medium stays far from Hollywood-style wokeness, immersing itself in authentic local folklore and spirituality. Progressive social themes barely register, making this a rare non-woke entry in today's cinematic landscape.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Medium focuses on traditional Southeast Asian shamanism, with characters motivated by local folklore and personal struggles. There doesn't seem to be evidence of forced identity-based casting or characters made flawless for ideological reasons. The story is driven by supernatural horror, not modern identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Rather than undermining tradition, the film engages deeply with regional beliefs, religion, and family ties. If anything, it demonstrates respect for cultural roots and treats folklore seriously, for better or worse. Western progressive themes are notably absent.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The Medium steers clear of promoting a singular modern ideology. There is no mocking of tradition, and all perspectives revolve around belief in or skepticism of spiritual inheritance – not around hot-button social issues. No caricatured villains pushing alternate worldviews.

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