Against the Wind (1978) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

Against the Wind1978

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What We Think

"Against the Wind" remains a product of its time, rooted in historical realism, not modern ideology. It tells a gritty, character-driven story without the hallmarks of today's "woke" trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

As a 1978 historical drama, "Against the Wind" generally prioritizes storytelling and character development over identity-based themes. Characters are cast and written with respect to the period, and the plot centers on personal hardships and historical context, not contemporary ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The series largely treats tradition, religion, and family with seriousness and avoids mocking or undermining these pillars. Gender roles and historical realities are portrayed without obvious revisionism, staying quite faithful to the setting and time period.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show's sympathies are with convicts and the oppressed, it still acknowledges a range of perspectives across classes. There is no noticeable agenda to villainize tradition or enforce modern ideological conformity.

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