The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe2015

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What We Think

Overall, 'The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe' is more focused on character study than ideological messaging. It mostly avoids woke excesses, sticking to the facts and emotional realities of its subject with minimal pandering to modern trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The series maintains focus on Marilyn Monroe as a complex individual, highlighting her struggles and ambitions rather than reducing her to identity politics or shoehorning modern ideologies. There is little evidence that casting or narrative was compromised for representation’s sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show touches on issues like mental health and difficult family life, it largely avoids overt attacks on traditional values, religion, or masculinity. The emphasis remains on Monroe's personal story rather than rewriting cultural history.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives are not villainized or mocked; the narrative is centered on Monroe's experience rather than pushing a uniform modern agenda. Traditional and non-traditional elements coexist without overt ideological cheerleading.

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