Waco: Madman or Messiah (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

16%

Waco: Madman or Messiah2018

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What We Think

'Waco: Madman or Messiah' stays focused on its topic, avoiding most modern 'woke' trends. It doesn't parade identity politics or force a singular ideology, and while religion is scrutinized as part of the case, traditionalism isn't broadly vilified. A fairly non-woke documentary.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show focuses largely on the factual recounting of the Waco siege and the characters involved, rather than shoehorning in modern identity politics. The interviews and archival footage drive the narrative, keeping it rooted in its historical context.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the subject matter involves religious extremism, the show primarily explores the events without overtly undermining religion, family, or masculinity in a broader cultural sense. It doesn't use the story as a platform to critique traditional values generally.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The documentary includes a range of perspectives, from Branch Davidians to law enforcement, allowing for viewers to see multiple sides. There’s no glaring attempt to dehumanize or caricature alternative viewpoints; rather, it lets the facts speak for themselves.

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