Movie review
October 28, 2020 · 113 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb.
Woke representation / casting
visible emphasis on all-Egyptian team reclaiming heritage
Woke political dialogue
no explicit activist dialogue
Identity-driven story themes
recurring focus on Egyptian team's connection to ancient heritage and reclamation
Western institutional / cultural critique
light framing against colonial Egyptology traditions
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
Review
This documentary follows a team of Egyptian archaeologists excavating an untouched 4,400-year-old tomb in Saqqara, uncovering mummified animals, artifacts, and insights into ancient burial practices. The narrative centers on the excavation process, discoveries, and the team's day-to-day work. It includes recurring emphasis on the team's emotional connection to ancient Egyptian heritage and frames the project around local ownership of history.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
absence of anti-woke backlash; positive reviews for local heritage focus
Creator track record context
one producer has prior identity-themed work
Production
