STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024) | How Woke Is It?

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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces2024

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What We Think

“STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces” mostly avoids the hallmarks of modern “woke” filmmaking. It’s a straightforward, respectful look at Steve Martin’s career with little sign of forced representation or ideological lecturing, a rare non-woke offering from contemporary Hollywood.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This documentary focuses on Steve Martin’s career, sticking to biographical storytelling and personal anecdotes. There’s little evidence of identity politics interfering with the narrative, so the integrity remains largely intact. It’s a refreshing break from agenda-heavy content.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film largely honors traditional values, hard work, family, and creative perseverance. Martin’s story isn’t used as a springboard to critique masculinity or Western culture. There’s no noticeable attempt to rewrite cultural or historical context to fit a modern ideological framework.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s minimal engagement with political or ideological conflict. The documentary allows Martin and his peers to express their own reflections without pushing a single worldview or mocking dissent. Alternate perspectives aren’t demonized, but the material centers on Martin’s personal journey.

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