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We're Doing Good
After moving to Los Angeles, Nora and Miles vow to be one of "those couples"—the ones you see buying organic soap, donating to the correct charities, posting flawless volunteer selfies; the ones who are always making the world a better place. They begin by deciding to compost their food. They spend a day driving around looking for a nonexistent compost bin while their frozen food scraps melt in the backseat -- testing their commitment to the cause (and to each other).
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Plot Summary
A group of well-meaning but out-of-touch friends, who consider themselves progressives, grapple with their own privilege and the complexities of social issues. As they attempt to navigate modern activism and personal relationships, they find themselves hilariously and sometimes painfully misunderstanding the very causes they aim to support. The film uses humor to explore the performative aspects of allyship and the challenges of genuine social change.
Critical Reception
We're Doing Good received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its attempts at satirical humor and topical relevance, while some found its execution uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its self-aware comedy and others finding it preachy or lacking in depth. The film sparked conversations about privilege and performative activism, which was largely seen as its intended effect.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp, satirical take on performative wokeness.
Appreciated for its humor in tackling complex social issues.
Some found the characters unrelatable and the plot occasionally heavy-handed.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a funny and thought-provoking commentary on modern social dynamics, with many appreciating its self-aware humor. However, some viewers felt the satire missed the mark or that the characters' actions were too frustrating to connect with.
Fun Fact
The film was developed from a stage play, with the intention of bringing its intimate character dynamics and sharp dialogue to the screen.
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