The Post (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The Post2017

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What We Think

"The Post" walks the line between respectful historical drama and a mildly modernized, progressive retelling of 1970s events. While it nudges in 'woke' directions, especially around gender and institutional trust, it doesn’t go overboard compared to many recent films.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "The Post" prioritizes strong characters and the drama around freedom of the press, there’s a noticeable modern gloss on Kay Graham’s empowerment which occasionally feels anachronistic for the era, but overall, the narrative remains largely character-driven and coherent.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film leans heavily into themes of female empowerment and skepticism toward government authority, subtly subverting traditional gender roles and reverence for American institutions, but not to the degree seen in more recent, overtly 'woke' productions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The story predominantly valorizes the press as guardians against corrupt power and aligns with modern progressive ideals. Traditionalist or dissenting perspectives are largely underrepresented or painted as opposition.

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