The Square (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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The Square2013

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What We Think

While 'The Square' is definitely earnest in its activism and gives a very singular viewpoint, its fidelity to real events tempers the overall woke quotient. The result is woke-leaning but not full-on Hollywood-level overkill.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'The Square' is a documentary focused on the Egyptian revolution, so by its nature it centers activism and identity. However, it largely follows real people and the actual events without obvious narrative distortion or forced representation. The film is more invested in documenting turmoil than shoehorning ideology unrelated to the events.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film is critical of political and religious institutions, with a noticeable skepticism toward established powers. Traditional roles and values do take a back seat to calls for revolution, but the cultural critique flows from the realities of the situation rather than ham-fisted revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There's a strong emphasis on the protesters’ perspective, with little sympathy or context for those supportive of the military or the Muslim Brotherhood. Dissenting voices are not given much nuance, which leans toward a singular ideological outlook throughout the film.

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