Z for Zachariah (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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30%

Z for Zachariah2015

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What We Think

Z for Zachariah gives us a refreshing break from Hollywood’s typical ideological checklists. Its diverse casting serves the narrative, not the other way around, and the film actually respects differing values. A rarity these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This film largely avoids the usual Hollywood checkboxes. The characters feel authentic and their backgrounds serve the story rather than an agenda. While it features a black male lead and a white female lead, their dynamics are integral to the narrative and not tacked on for box-checking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While faith and morality are present through Ann’s religious upbringing, these are depicted earnestly rather than as relics to be mocked. Traditional gender roles are subverted a bit, but within believable story development, not forced.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Though there’s some subtle modern sensibility, the film allows for different perspectives without villainizing any. It feels like a genuine character study rather than an ideological lecture.

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