Five Came Back (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

Five Came Back2017

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What We Think

Five Came Back stands out as a largely non-woke, history-centered documentary. It respects traditional narratives, doesn’t force modern identity issues, and offers a sincere, thoughtful exploration of its WWII subject matter. A rare Hollywood production that keeps ideology in the background.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

'Five Came Back' focuses tightly on historical events and the experiences of five legendary filmmakers during WWII. The series prioritizes storytelling and historical fact over identity politics. It doesn't appear to shoehorn in contemporary ideological concerns or prioritize modern identity representation over the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The documentary presents the World War II era, complete with its norms on family, masculinity, and patriotism, largely without retroactive judgment. It treats religion, family, and traditional roles with respect reflective of the period. There’s very little subversion of classic cultural values or historical revisionism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the series does frame the Allied cause as morally justified, it doesn’t silence or caricature alternative perspectives in an overtly ideological way. The focus is on historical record and the personal journeys of filmmakers, not on promoting a single modern worldview or mocking dissenters.

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