The Professor (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Professor2018

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What We Think

“The Professor” largely avoids contemporary woke pitfalls, sticking to traditional character arcs and nuanced themes. While it does bend some conventional expectations, it's hardly a lecture in modern ideology. Expect more existential angst than activism here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses primarily on a white male protagonist facing terminal illness, relying on classic character-driven storytelling. Identity factors play little role, and cast choices appear driven by the narrative rather than ideology. It’s refreshingly free of forced representation or over-the-top character invincibility.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While the film challenges some traditional norms as the protagonist spirals into self-indulgence, it does not aggressively undermine family, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it uses these themes for personal reflection rather than cultural revisionism, keeping the focus fairly traditional for the most part.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Diverse worldviews are present: the protagonist’s cynicism is contrasted with various reactions from family and colleagues. There is some irreverence, but no overt mocking or villainization of alternative perspectives. The story explores moral ambiguity rather than enforcing a single ideological lens.

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