The Wiz (1978) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

17%

The Wiz1978

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What We Think

While “The Wiz” features a predominantly black cast, it avoids overtly woke storytelling and maintains fidelity to the themes of the original. The film feels more like a celebration than a lecture, with woke elements kept minimal.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The Wiz reimagines a classic story with an all-black cast, which some may see as identity-focused, but the film actually prioritizes style, music, and performance over heavy-handed messaging. The character arcs fit the narrative and don’t subvert the original story in a way that erodes its core themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values like courage, friendship, and self-discovery remain central. There’s little to no attempt to undermine religion, family, or masculinity; instead, the film focuses on uplifting messages relevant to its own community context.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s no overt ideological monoculture here. The Wiz doesn’t sermonize about social or political issues; it’s primarily a creative reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz rather than a mouthpiece for modern identity politics.

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