Abandoned (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Abandoned2016

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What We Think

'Abandoned' keeps its focus on urban decay and forgotten Americana, steering clear of the usual woke pitfalls. Its interest lies in the spaces and stories, not identity politics. A breath of non-woke fresh air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Abandoned' is a documentary series focused on urban exploration and forgotten buildings, with the narrative rooted in genuine curiosity rather than shoehorned identity politics. The content emphasizes subject matter expertise and real stories rather than forced diversity or ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show doesn't target or undermine traditional cultural institutions. Family, religion, and traditional values are largely absent because the focus is on physical spaces and the stories behind them, not morality or ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There is no significant ideological grandstanding or villainization of alternative viewpoints. The show sticks to exploring sites and the people connected to them, avoiding any overtly modern ideological slant.

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