The New Edition Story (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The New Edition Story2017

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What We Think

The New Edition Story keeps things refreshingly non-woke. It’s an old-fashioned biopic about a real music group, not a pulpit for modern identity politics or ideological groupthink. Hollywood, take notes: it is still possible to tell stories with rich cultural context and character drama without shoehorning in the latest activist checklist.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The New Edition Story is more of a traditional biopic, focusing on the rise, struggles, and personalities of the group members. It prioritizes character arcs, inner conflict, and music industry drama, avoiding modern ideological overreach or forced representation. The show’s cast fits historical reality, since it’s based on real people.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The miniseries largely honors family dynamics, perseverance, faith, and the challenges of success. It doesn’t aggressively attack traditional masculinity, religion, or family values, instead, it’s a rather classic story about sticking together and overcoming adversity, with respect for cultural roots.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While social challenges relevant to the time period are addressed, there’s no heavy-handed villainizing of traditional perspectives or obligatory speeches about modern moral issues. The show gives a nuanced look at group members’ struggles without descending into stereotype or blanket ideological messaging.

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