The Song of Bernadette (1943) | How Woke Is It?

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The Song of Bernadette1943

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What We Think

A 1940s classic about faith and miracles, 'The Song of Bernadette' is about as non-woke as they come: rich in tradition, reverent toward religion, and blissfully untouched by modern identity politics. Hollywood sure doesn’t make them like this anymore.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film’s storytelling is rooted in character, faith, and personal struggle, without any trace of forced identity politics. Characters are defined by their actions and beliefs, not by modern markers of representation. It’s a case study in traditional narrative focus.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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'The Song of Bernadette' places Catholic faith, miracles, and family at its center, portraying religion, tradition, and community in a respectful manner that reflects pre-woke values. There is no undermining of traditional morals, gender roles, or religious conviction.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t mocked but rather contextualized as part of the 19th-century setting, and even skeptics are treated with humanity. There is no modern ideological messaging or villainization of traditional perspectives, just a sincere exploration of faith and doubt.

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