George Carlin's American Dream (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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George Carlin's American Dream2022

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What We Think

While not the wokest out there, 'George Carlin’s American Dream' interprets Carlin’s legacy primarily through a modern progressive lens, often treating traditional perspectives with skepticism. There’s minimal ideological diversity in its approach.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The documentary mostly focuses on Carlin's life and comedic evolution, though it highlights his increasingly political content and social commentary. There’s a noticeable emphasis on today's identity and cultural issues, arguably reframing Carlin’s comedy through a modern lens. Still, it remains biographical at its core.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Carlin was famously critical of traditional institutions such as religion, family, and authority. The documentary celebrates this irreverence, occasionally framing old-school values as outmoded or laughable. The film seems to enjoy pointing out how Carlin 'progressed' past standard cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The range of perspectives presented leans heavily toward progressive views, with reverence for Carlin’s anti-establishment takes that align with modern ideological trends. Traditional or dissenting standpoints are rarely given a charitable hearing, and most interviewees reinforce the same worldview.

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