Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies2017

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What We Think

A refreshingly non-woke sports documentary, 'Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies' sticks to basketball, genuine historical context, and engaging storytelling without an agenda-heavy slant. If you want classic sports drama minus the 2020s lecture, this one's for you.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The documentary appears to focus primarily on basketball history, legendary rivalries, and individual personalities based on their actual merits and achievements. While some racial and cultural discussion is present, it feels organic to the period and issues faced, rather than shoehorned in for ideological purposes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show largely honors the traditional values of competitiveness, teamwork, and legacy, with a clear respect for sports history. Family, masculinity, and mentorship are viewed positively, though there is passing mention of race relations reflective of the 1980s era, rather than modern revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Although the documentary acknowledges issues of race and social context, it features a range of player perspectives and rarely paints alternative viewpoints as villains. The focus is squarely on the rivalry and the sport rather than using it as a soapbox for present-day issues.

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