The Set-Up (1949) | How Woke Is It?

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The Set-Up1949

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What We Think

The Set-Up is as non-woke as it gets, a hard-edged drama focused on timeless themes of struggle and redemption, with zero modern ideological baggage. A refreshing watch if you want pure storytelling.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Set-Up (1949) is a classic boxing noir that puts character, grit, and story first. There's no indication that identity politics or forced diversity play any role; the cast and characters reflect the era's focus on realism and merit within the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional masculinity, the value of hard work, and elements like marriage and faith are portrayed without mockery or subversion. The film doesn't undermine cultural foundations, instead, it’s a time capsule of mid-century American values and struggles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There's no sign of mocking or villainizing traditional viewpoints. Moral questions revolve around personal character, not societal dogma. The film does not preach or promote a singular ideology, just classic human drama.

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