Question 1

Is Clifford the Big Red Dog woke?

Accepted Answer

Clifford the Big Red Dog has a woke score of 47/100, which means it is mixed, with noticeable woke elements. The movie keeps hammering acceptance of differences and unconditional love the entire way through. Emily gets bullied for being poor at her snooty school, bonds with her giant red dog, and ends with a big speech telling the crowd that being different is a gift and everyone should love Clifford no matter what. The greedy genetics company villain wants to cut up the dog for profit while diverse NYC neighbors pitch in to help the white girl and her slacker white uncle.

Question 2

Is there DEI in Clifford the Big Red Dog?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors in our score are Identity-driven story themes, Institutional / cultural critique, Representation / casting choices. As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.

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