If you have not seen the groundbreaking film, I urge you to add it to your Netflicks account or pick it up some night at Blockbuster. Better yet, go out and buy it since after seeing it once you will want to see it again to glean some new aspect of its multi-layered, complex story. Many reviews have already been written, most, by author’s much more adept at film analysis then I am, especially with such a difficult topic as a film that covers racial stereotypes and interconnecting character arcs.
Many aspects of the film both horrified and fascinated me since seeing human nature in varying shades of grey is not all that common for US Cinema. It was shockingly ordinary how the verbal slurs and stereotypical assumptions were used so offhandedly. I have to say, it made me question my own use of language and my behaviors around people in every circumstance, be it in a brief interaction at the gas station to the times I am with friends who are different colors, religions, and gender preferences then mine. I remain convinced that morality and ethics are far more important then any of the differences that can be seen or acted on. Being a compassionate person has so little to do with others, yet can have a far reaching impact on them.
Take the recent disasters that have happened the world over, from tsunamis, to hurricaines, to earthquakes, people and nations have put aside diversity to lend a helping hand. I know that this has not always happened in a timely manner and I am not going to defend or dispute it, but so much good has been seen from those near the devastated areas and those who live half a world away. My company has matched donations with their employees, they are having clothes, food, and various hygeine product drives, they are sending children books and movies to help them cope with losing so much. It is an honor to be a part of so much good.
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