Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland2023

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What We Think

A rare modern documentary that mostly resists the usual temptations to inject present-day ideological narratives, 'Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland' offers genuine testimony and maintains respect for the complexity of its subject. Relatively non-woke by today's standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show is a documentary series focusing on personal recollections of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. It lets the participants' stories stand on their own, without apparent shoehorning of modern identity or ideological frameworks. The narrative respects the complexity of its subject matter.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While the series sometimes presents a critical look at the social and religious structures that contributed to the Troubles, it does so through the voices of those involved without overt revisionism or ridicule. The deeply rooted cultures are shown contextually, not undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Though certain viewpoints are certainly highlighted, and the framework is Western liberal, there is still a reasonable variety of perspectives given from people on all sides of the conflict, avoiding the typical villainization fad found in more 'woke' works.

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