We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists2012

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What We Think

While not jam-packed with modern identity politics, the film unapologetically roots for the internet's anti-establishment crusaders, sometimes at the expense of narrative balance and respect for traditional authority. Overall, mildly woke with subcultural and anti-traditionalist leanings more than explicit modern dogma.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film is a documentary, primarily focusing on the emergence and ideology of hacktivist groups like Anonymous. While it certainly centers around countercultural and anti-establishment themes, it doesn't lean heavily into present-day identity politics or overtly force characters based on identity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional institutions, including government, law enforcement, and in a broader sense, mainstream values, are shown as the antagonists, which could be viewed as undermining traditional foundations. However, there is limited focus on modern gender or family ideology compared to more recent works.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative views (such as skepticism of hacktivism or defense of institutions) get some lip service, but the overwhelmingly favorable presentation of hacktivists shapes a fairly one-sided worldview. Dissenting voices are present, but not given significant weight.

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