The Salisbury Poisonings (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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The Salisbury Poisonings2020

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What We Think

The Salisbury Poisonings is refreshingly non-woke, focusing on real people and their struggles rather than ideological grandstanding. It respects narrative integrity and cultural foundations, making it a rare example of grounded, honest docudrama today.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show focuses on retelling real-life events with an emphasis on accuracy and the emotional impact on the community. It does not over-prioritize identity politics or force character traits based on modern ideology, instead spotlighting professionalism and realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes, family, responsibility, and moral courage, are upheld rather than subverted. The show portrays the effects on ordinary families and communities without undermining cultural or moral values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While it depicts some governmental missteps, the show does not villainize traditional or dissenting perspectives. Most characters hold relatable, pluralistic worldviews, and the script avoids caricatures.

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