Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) | How Woke Is It?

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Young Mr. Lincoln1939

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What We Think

A near-textbook example of a non-woke film, 'Young Mr. Lincoln' is steeped in traditional American storytelling. There's virtually no trace of modern ideological influence, forced representation, or cultural revisionism here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Young Mr. Lincoln' is rooted firmly in traditional storytelling, with character dynamics built on established personality, virtue, and historical context. There’s little evidence of the narrative bending over backward for modern identity-based representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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This film venerates American heritage, family, religion, and the rule of law, reflecting values of its era. There’s no sign of subverting traditional roles or revising cultural traditions, the opposite, in fact. It upholds the cultural status quo.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film doesn’t explicitly feature a range of modern viewpoints, its portrayal of values aligns with its historical subject matter. No evidence of caricaturing dissenting views, it's more about celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s early ideals.

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