Toma (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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Toma2021

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What We Think

"Toma" is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards. It respects its subject matter and era, puts storytelling first, and refrains from pushing heavy-handed ideology. For those seeking a break from Hollywood-style wokeness, this film is a safe bet.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film largely centers on the life of Toma Zdravković, with well-developed characters and a clear focus on narrative over modern ideological priorities. Identity factors are present only insofar as they're relevant to the biographical story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values play a significant role in the story: family, faith, romance, and struggle are portrayed sincerely. The film respects the cultural and historical context of Toma’s life without imposing modern ideologies onto the past.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is a broad representation of characters and perspectives, with no overt mocking or villainizing of traditional worldviews. The film provides space for complexity and nuance, steering clear of one-note messaging.

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