Blonde (2001) | How Woke Is It?

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Blonde2001

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What We Think

Blonde (2001) is remarkably non-woke by today’s standards. Instead of ideological grandstanding, it mostly offers a by-the-numbers Marilyn Monroe dramatization, staying focused on narrative and character without the usual modern trappings.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The series keeps its focus on Marilyn Monroe's personal struggles and career, rather than using her story as a soapbox for modern identity politics. Characters are cast for period authenticity rather than box-ticking for representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values, family, romance, and fame, are explored through Marilyn's lens without a heavy-handed subversion of masculinity, religion, or traditional roles. The show respects its period context and doesn't force modern ideology onto history.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The show’s lens is largely apolitical and avoids overt mockery of alternative views. While the Hollywood backdrop naturally brings up industry excess, it’s not a preachy showcase of modern ideological battles.

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