Question 1

Is Hands of Stone woke?

Accepted Answer

Hands of Stone has a woke score of 21/100, which means it is not especially woke compared with higher-scoring titles. Hands of Stone is a 2016 biographical sports drama that traces Panamanian boxing legend Roberto Durán from his poor childhood in Panama through his rise as a champion, his relationship with trainer Ray Arcel, personal struggles with fame and ego, and his later comeback. The story focuses on discipline, friendship, loyalty, and resilience inside and outside the ring, including the famous "No más" fight against Sugar Ray Leonard. Brief historical references to Panama-US tensions over the Panama Canal appear as background for the protagonist's national pride and drive, shown through personal flashbacks rather than modern messaging. No prominent identity politics, social justice lectures, or activist framing stand out to viewers.

Question 2

Is there DEI in Hands of Stone?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors in our score are Political / ideological dialogue, Identity-driven story themes, Institutional / cultural critique. The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

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