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Another white guilt film ?

posted 8 years ago by Varadero8 (140)
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Washed

[–] CraigJamesReview (1721) 8 years ago

Is that what you're calling it, or have you seen it? Cause the story is more about how the institution of racism has ruined a promising life and made him bitter and jaded.

I'm trying to go for an engaging, funny youtube channel so, if you have the time, take a look. Hope you enjoy what you see. Thanks in advance. A review of the movie here-https://youtu.be/IAkFp11Hwq4

[–] samoanjoes (56876) 7 years ago

"the story is more about how the institution of racism has ruined a promising life and made him bitter and jaded."

I don't feel that way at all. His kids and especially his wife called him out numerous times of being ignorant. He thought he'd have a baseball career if he was white, but as his wife said, it was because he was 40 when he had that dream.

He also used the term "cracker" a few times. I'm not sure the way to fight racism is with racism.

[–] CraigJamesReview (1721) 7 years ago

He used the term cracker out of bitterness. Not saying he didn't hate white people, but it was because they got so many more opportunities than he did I would assume. And I think he could of had a baseball career but by the time baseball was letting blacks in, he was already too old.

[–] Silverman (270) 3 years ago

It’s interesting that not only would you watch this movie, likely having a clear idea of its content, but that your political sensibilities would be offended enough to make a post of vague objection over themes that are more ambient than they are the crux of the film.

I think you missed the point of the whole film. Hop out of the trench friend. I promise, the world is an easier place to be in when your identity isn’t dominated by a political position.