On top of that, there is a sizable audience for progressive-minded material, and viewers are varied. “Woke” material is in high demand, as seen by the many popular media initiatives that address social justice issues.
Some news organizations and pundits try to put the cultural argument in black and white terms by promoting the “Go Woke Go Broke” story.
This perspective may make it hard to see the complexity of how corporations and public personalities deal with the triangle formed by economics, social values, and politics.
In addition, it often downplays the social and economic benefits that have resulted from supporting progressive causes.
Robert De Niro declaring bankruptcy and apologizing fits well into the “Go Woke Go Broke” storyline, but it simplifies the complicated interaction of variables that impact financial results.
You can’t pin the success or failure of people and initiatives in the entertainment business—or any industry, for that matter—down to a single factor since there are so many other factors at play.
Approaching such narratives critically and acknowledging the larger context is crucial as society persists in grappling with challenges of social fairness and economic sustainability.
