School of Rock (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

School of Rock2016

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What We Think

School of Rock (2016) keeps things mostly non-woke. While it features a diverse cast and modern sensibilities, it never sacrifices story for ideology or pushes any dogmatic agenda. At its core, it's about kids, music, and fun, not lecturing the audience.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

School of Rock (2016) is a largely lighthearted kid-centric comedy with casting choices that reflect modern classroom diversity. However, the main focus is on music, self-expression, and classic underdog friendship arcs. There's no heavy-handed focus on identity over skill; the story is still about passion for rock.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show pokes fun at stodgy authority figures, but it celebrates teamwork, aspiration, and personal growth. Family, school authority, and tradition appear more as foils than villains, and there's little overt undermining of traditional values beyond harmless rebellion.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s a feel-good, inclusive vibe throughout, but no serious villainization of dissent, and alternative perspectives aren’t mocked or erased, they’re just not the focus. The show doesn’t dwell on ideological debates, leaning instead into the universal theme of coming together through music.

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