Unabomber: In His Own Words (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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Unabomber: In His Own Words2020

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What We Think

Unabomber: In His Own Words avoids most typical modern 'woke' pitfalls. It sticks to the facts and main players without turning the story into a soapbox for progressive ideology. One of the rare true-crime series where the focus is on the case, not politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show tells the story of Ted Kaczynski without clearly prioritizing modern progressive talking points or emphasizing identity politics. The focus is on his crimes, beliefs, and investigation rather than injecting forced representation or contemporary ideological filters into the narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The series primarily examines Kaczynski’s anti-modernity manifesto and his background, without using the story to undermine traditional norms or values. There's little attempt to reinterpret history or mock religious, family, or masculine roles, opting instead for a psychological and procedural angle.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative perspectives (law enforcement, victims, journalists) are presented and not caricatured. The show doesn't push a singular modern ideological viewpoint and allows viewers to hear Kaczynski in his own words alongside counter-voices. A fairly pluralistic approach is maintained.

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