yangscorpiok
8 people living together over a weekend, force the only non-racist member of the group to surrender to their confused ramblings about their racist perspectives on whites, and in turn justifying their stupefying fears of American society. They each speak with the baffling confidence of a historian/ a mind reader/ and king of their respective cultures. I am black (not that it should even matter) and it was brutal to watch them basically brainwash the reason out of a rational person via popular vote. Hard of racism of most moronic expectations.
sfdphd
I saw this film many years ago and it stands out in my memory as one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. I saw it as part of a group discussion on racism and it was a great starting point for discussion after the film. These issues are so complicated and the film shows ways to express mixed feelings, fears, concerns, etc. It's sad to find that so few people have written reviews of this film. It really should be quite well known and used in all adult organizations.... It's probably too advanced or mature for children and young people but perhaps by college age people could relate to it. Thinking about this now makes me want to find a copy of it and buy it to show everyone I know!
lashaunii
I just had the privilege/opportunity to watch this movie with my cohort at school. What followed was an in-depth discussion that lasted a few weeks between just us, a better and a deeper understanding. If you haven't seen this movie you should! The context that we watched it in was ripe for learning & discussion. If you don't think you act in a prejudiced manner or say racist things, or believe racist things... watch this movie! It is so very well worth it! I'll never be the same after watching it and then discussing it with people that didn't "look like me" and some who did. The awareness that follows is undeniable & unbelievable!
jdowling
If you're looking for discussion material about racism, anti-racism, multiculturalism or something similar, this is a good choice. It's a documentary showing a small group of men openly discussing racism. You can learn from them and then discuss it with your own group. My white male partner was significantly impressed by this movie as he could see himself in one of the characters. It's all men, but I, as a woman, though it was very impressive, too. I highly recommend it. Now I'd like to see the sequel, "Walking Each Other Home".
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