Louis Theroux's LA Stories (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Louis Theroux's LA Stories2014

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What We Think

Louis Theroux’s LA Stories avoids most heavy-handed woke trappings. It’s exploratory, not preachy, and presents its subjects with curiosity rather than lecturing. Some modern themes appear, but no aggressive agenda here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Louis Theroux’s documentary approach is more about observing than preaching. While he selects intriguing subjects tied to identity or social margins, he doesn’t force representation or shoehorn ideology at the expense of honest exploration. The narrative remains focused on real people and their experiences, not ideological boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series sometimes delves into topics where modern views on family or identity appear, but Theroux is more interested in understanding than in undermining. Traditional values aren’t actively mocked or dismissed; rather, they're shown alongside alternative lifestyles for comparison without overt editorializing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show features progressive-leaning topics (gender, homelessness, celebrity culture), it mostly presents individuals as they are, without villainizing traditional perspectives. There is a slight lean toward highlighting social outsiders, but this feels more curious than preachy.

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