The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith2022

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What We Think

A rare non-woke oasis in modern content. ‘The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith’ sticks to the facts, avoids agenda-driven storytelling, and provides a balanced account. If only more recent series stuck to their subject matter like this.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This true-crime docuseries focuses on the investigation of a 1974 murder. The narrative is rooted in the real story, prioritizing details and investigative process over any forced social commentary or identity politics. Representation and modern ideological themes are minimal at best, with the story adhering closely to the crime and the people directly involved.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There is no notable effort to undermine religion, family, masculinity, or other traditional values. The series is concerned with presenting facts and context around the crime and touched lives, rather than using the story as a platform for culture-war messaging or social engineering.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints on the crime and its handling are explored, as is typical for the true-crime genre. The show avoids caricatures and doesn’t force-feed current-year ideological positions, though its documentary nature means modern sensibilities may subtly influence presentation.

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