The Place (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The Place2017

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What We Think

'The Place' is especially notable for resisting the usual Hollywood trend of prioritizing wokeness. Its focus on character-driven narratives and ethical exploration makes it a rare example of non-woke, nuanced storytelling in recent cinema.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, 'The Place' stays focused on philosophical themes and intense personal dilemmas without sacrificing story for identity politics. Characters are driven by moral choice rather than forced diversity or modern ideological agendas.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t mock foundational values like family, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it explores universal moral struggles. There’s no effort to undermine traditional culture; rather, it highlights complicated ethical dilemmas that resonate across backgrounds.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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No ideological monoculture here. Characters’ diverse motives and personal beliefs make for real internal conflict and debate, offering a refreshing break from the uniformity seen in many recent films.

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