Black Domestic Helpers In The Vietnam War

In 1968 the Vietnam War was underway and there is a scene in the movie when MLK Jr and Louis are sitting down in a room full of people discussing what their parents think of the war. Ashamed, Louis admits that his father is a butler. MLK quickly assures him that there is nothing wrong with being a black domestic helper. Domestic helpers are essential because they represent that majority of the black community that is disciplined, respectful, and are making a living. Although it takes until the end of the movie for Louis to realize that his father is a well-respected butler who paid to keep a roof over their heads and for his college education, he still looks down on his father for catering to the white man.
Louis eventually comes home after