The Roaring Twenties (1939) | How Woke Is It?

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The Roaring Twenties1939

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What We Think

A time capsule from a less ideologically driven era, The Roaring Twenties is refreshingly free of modern woke tropes. If you’re seeking a straightforward, non-woke crime drama, this one’s about as pure as they come.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Roaring Twenties is an old-school classic where character depth, story, and skill take center stage. There’s no sense of identity politics or forced representation; roles are assigned according to narrative demands, not to tick off diversity checklists. Everything fits the gritty world of Prohibition-era crime.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film reflects the values and social norms of its time, portraying religion, family, and traditional gender roles without ironic winks or subversion. Masculinity is front and center, with no attempts to undermine or mock traditional cultural pillars.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Traditional and alternative worldviews are present, and the film isn’t obsessed with pushing modern ideological agendas. There’s a genuine portrayal of moral complexity and characters with different motivations, rather than shoehorning everyone into the same social justice mold.

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