Oppression And Violence In Gran Torino

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I think movies gives us insight into the interface between oppression and violence when there is revenge against males. Culture conflicts and bridging differences through respect and openness. An example of oppression and violence in Gran Torino when Thao’s cousin’s get him from his neck Walt decides to intervene and stands up for what is right. Unfortunately, Walt is not able to stop the four Asian gang-bangers but when they are attacking Sue, Walt is anger. The reason why the gang-bangers went against Sue was because Walt couldn’t do anything when they had Thao’s from his neck, but the gang-bangers knew that Walt would act them if they did something to Sue. Walt needs to be careful what he would do because that gang-bangers are loyal

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