Labyrinth of the Bizarre

004 | Racism and the Savior Complex in Wonder Woman 1984


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In this episode, Elia and Rea discuss the new DCEU film Wonder Woman 1984 (2020, dir. Patty Jenkins) and the blatant racism and white savior complex in it.

Supporting talking points in this episode: issues of consent, 80's nostalgia, lack of plot continuity, and a look at Maxwell Lord's internal racism

Content warnings: in depth spoilers for Wonder Woman 1984, racism, cis sexist tropes, sexual assault

Labyrinth of the Bizarre is a podcast by two QTPOC that reviews and discusses spec fiction, which is an umbrella term for all subgenres of science fiction and fantasy such as urban fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, superhero, and post-apocalyptic. Elia forgets the definition every episode.

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