The Line of Beauty (2006) | How Woke Is It?

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65%

The Line of Beauty2006

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What We Think

While not as overtly woke as recent productions, 'The Line of Beauty' does lean into progressive themes, especially regarding sexuality and class. It critiques tradition but stops short of heavy-handedness, resulting in moderate wokeness by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show centers on a gay protagonist in 1980s Britain, with sexuality playing a key thematic role. While identity is important, it mostly serves character and story rather than feeling shoehorned. Some scenes, however, seem more interested in social messaging than organic plot development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values, such as family and conservative politics, are critiqued throughout the show, often framing them as hypocritical or repressive. However, it largely reflects the context of 1980s Britain, so the subversion isn’t as overt or preachy as more modern examples.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The narrative perspective heavily favors progressive views and traditional/conservative characters often appear unsympathetic. Alternate worldviews get limited, mostly negative, portrayal without much nuance.

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