The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty2020

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What We Think

Overtly ideological, 'The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty' frames its story through a narrow lens, offering little space for narrative nuance, balance, or cultural respect. Expect a highly woke take on a controversial media giant.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The documentary leans heavily on its ideological framing, editorializing the Murdoch family story through a specific lens rather than seeking balanced storytelling. Characterization is oversimplified, with identity and politics at the forefront, which can come across as sacrificing narrative complexity for messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show often presents traditional structures like family, business, and conservative-associated values in a very critical or adversarial light. The series seems more interested in challenging these foundations through a modern ideological filter than in exploring their complexity or positive aspects.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting worldviews, especially those that might align with the Murdoch empire’s perspectives, are mostly treated as subjects for critique or ridicule. There is little attempt to seriously engage with or represent alternative viewpoints sincerely, resulting in a clear monocultural narrative.

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