The color of their skin they were underestimated and in which they were called many names by the opposite race. The perspective that whites had upon African Americans was that they weren’t worth anything and that they weren’t capable of achieving anything. The students tried to prove them wrong through the debates because they knew their worthy. They eventually became a virtuous debate team and not only began to win debates but respect from the whites. During this time, they also gained confidence in their debating skills. The culture of the 1930’s impacted their behavior because they wanted to prove their worthiness, and intelligence. It also impacted the way they acted towards the opposite race. The idea was that the whites didn’t like them so they had a certain animosity towards …show more content…
The messages were about African Americans and to show their struggle during the 1930’s. It suggests the audience to learn the struggle of African Americans around this time period and respect the trials and tribulations that they had to go through. It recognizes the beliefs of both races because it doesn’t just show one side of the story. The characters in the story help show the purpose through their real life situations and it helps the viewer’s easily connect. The film was created because the author wanted to explain how African Americans came a long way in the fight for identity and the courage they have inside them. The characters stood up for what they believed in no matter who tried to stop them. They knew what they wanted and strived until they received it. The last event that the film shows has shaped the norms and how people of this race acts today. The film showed how social change, change of environment and socialization can all affect a group of people and how it could affect them in a negative way in different situations. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition” (Steve