Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic It hurts me to watch movies on racism. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]polio[/m] at 12:10 pm on July 3, 2011[quote]why does it bother you? can you not handle a little racism?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Luxe Posted at 12:07 pm on July 3, 2011 My brother's watching Pride on my mom's laptop. I'd seen it before, and my mother adores the movie. I just watched the beginning part again because the volume was up. Anyways, it really really bothers me to watch those kinds of movies. Like severely so. I don't like it. It just makes me feel jaded, and angry.

Replies Laurence Posted at 4:08 am on July 4, 2011 Older American movies and movies made about the time period before the 1960s do tend to focus more on racism perpetrated by white males motivated uniiquel by raw hatred. Such movies are indeed disturbing but not entirely untruthful, particularly when depicting some of the resistance against integration. although I do agree they tend to dab too much into the stereotypical. This does not mean we should avoid watching these movies. They certainly do teach us a lesson about many injustices and sufferings imposed on those who were seen as inferior, dangerous, foreign etc. However, as Bud2400 correctly mentioned, it is time movies starting going beyond this focus on white racism and start seeing more general examples of racism transcending all races, ethnicities and countries. The world is indeed very complex and not a pretty place. Understanding this through the medium of cinema is a good way to realize the destructive effects of prejudice and be moved to do something about it. Bud2400 Posted at 2:03 pm on July 3, 2011 The thing that bugs me about movies on racism is that they'll usually portray the racism in a very stereotypical manner - by a white person (usually male) who simply hates (not just doesn't like, but actually hates) non-whites because they're different and he's insecure with himself.  They also tend to justify it over stupid reasons, essentially creating a strawman, where the anti-racist is always correct and morally perfect.  In my experience, it isn't that simple. A few notable movies about racism don't follow this (like Crash, which shows racism coming from individuals of all races, not just whites, and emphasizes those peoples' individuality), but most seem to. The Last Magister Posted at 1:51 pm on July 3, 2011 But it's a double standard, the hatred many harbor for racists is just as grotesque as racism itself. Springs Posted at 1:47 pm on July 3, 2011 then just say that or at least address her feelings in the topic rather than switching it to that man :/ The Last Magister Posted at 1:04 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from Springs at 3:02 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from The Last Magister at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 It bothers me more that people are just incapable of being empathetic, and it still hasn't changed because people have no empathy for racists, when it's clear 90% of the time there's some other factor in their life that's damaging them so bad they resort to racism.   anyways I think I understand a bit like when you said it's "real"   that's what bothers you I'm not saying racism is acceptable, I'm saying the only way there can be progress through mediation, not hostility. Springs Posted at 1:02 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from The Last Magister at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 It bothers me more that people are just incapable of being empathetic, and it still hasn't changed because people have no empathy for racists, when it's clear 90% of the time there's some other factor in their life that's damaging them so bad they resort to racism. anyways I think I understand a bit like when you said it's "real" that's what bothers you Sharad Posted at 12:22 pm on July 3, 2011 I too dont like it . Lyrical Death Posted at 12:17 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from The Last Magister at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 It bothers me more that people are just incapable of being empathetic, and it still hasn't changed because people have no empathy for racists, when it's clear 90% of the time there's some other factor in their life that's damaging them so bad they resort to racism. the fact that someone of a different race may have done something to make a racist racist doesn't mean that racist isn't still a dumbshit The Last Magister Posted at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 It bothers me more that people are just incapable of being empathetic, and it still hasn't changed because people have no empathy for racists, when it's clear 90% of the time there's some other factor in their life that's damaging them so bad they resort to racism. AceoGlaze Posted at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 oh. kruger07 Posted at 12:15 pm on July 3, 2011 I hate those kinda movies. I had to watch that in my us history 2 i think, Ugh. It upset me a lot because I don't like racism or any of that kinda stuff. Luxe Posted at 12:13 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from COME AT ME BRO at 3:11 pm on July 3, 2011 You should probably avoid real life then. I hardly ever faced racism irl, and it wouldn't bother me irl. It's just when it's related to older times. Luxe Posted at 12:12 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from Schwarzy at 3:11 pm on July 3, 2011 I will not apologize for art Did I say I wanted an apology? Lyrical Death Posted at 12:12 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from Schwarzy at 12:11 pm on July 3, 2011 I will not apologize for art neither will i *slices your wrist and paints mona lisa with the blood* Luxe Posted at 12:12 pm on July 3, 2011 Quote: from marshmellowman at 3:10 pm on July 3, 2011 why does it bother you? can you not handle a little racism? I'm not really sure. I think it's because it's real, like this sort of thing really happened before. If someone was racist to me nowadays, I wouldn't give a fuck. But I think it's because of the level it used to be at before, and the suffering people used to go through. I'm too...what's the word? Sensitive? To other peoples suffering and stuff. Like I can't watch the movie Radio because I know it's a true story and it's a sad story. Most recent 15 of 20 previous replies displayed.