The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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The Curious Case of Natalia Grace2023

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What We Think

'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace' avoids most of the usual 'woke' pitfalls. It prioritizes storytelling over ideology and provides a wide lens on the family and legal drama without heavy-handed social messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This docuseries mainly recounts a bizarre real-life legal case and adopts a true crime approach, sticking closely to facts and the lived experiences of those involved. There is very little evidence that identity politics or forced representation overshadow character, drama, or storytelling in favor of ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Religion, family, and morality are at the heart of the story because of the adoptive family and the societal questions raised, but the show largely lets the participants' perspectives speak for themselves instead of subverting traditional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The show provides varying viewpoints from different people involved, and does not overtly mock or villainize specific worldviews, letting the audience interpret the events as they see fit.

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