American Genius (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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American Genius2015

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What We Think

American Genius is refreshingly lacking in modern 'woke' tropes, sticking to classic storytelling and historical accuracy. No identity-driven reboots here, just old-fashioned inventors with big ideas and even bigger egos duking it out.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

American Genius mostly focuses on historical rivalries, letting the inventions and individuals speak for themselves. The emphasis is on personal achievement and innovation, with minimal intrusion of identity politics or forced modern themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The series generally respects the context of its time periods and portrays traditional values like perseverance, ingenuity, and family support as crucial to success. It does not appear to undermine established cultural norms, but there are occasional nods to modern perspectives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The show presents a variety of perspectives and does not villainize alternative worldviews. Historical context is preserved, and dissenting opinions from the era are represented without straw-manning.

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