The Role Of Racism In Film

In today’s society which we call the United States of America there may be many predictions, speculations, and myths that have been thought of when it comes to our history. I have analyzed and did my own research on the history of racism. Racism is the belief of people of each race, who acts as if one is superior to another race. There are several prejudice practices practiced by racial individuals which discriminates against people of other race and due to their skin color. I watched four movies such as Birth of a Nation, Beloved, 13th, and Do the Right Thing which tells us where racism comes from, and how it is has changed over the years. I will argue that in each film there is a progression from the beginning of time up until today’s time …show more content…
Each film goes down the time line from the early 18th and even in today’s society. They really show exactly how important our history plays a significant role in many lives. Throughout all of the films there is a since of progression throughout history that racism is yet still alive. It seems that over a period of time that racism no longer exist, and slavery was no longer around but really actually it still exist. Over the years racism has changed in order stay alive, and be effective in the world today. Racial acts are have continued to happen, but just in a different …show more content…
It was known as a prediction in which race would operate in the United States. Beloved is a film that tells the story of slaves, and how they fought hard to be set free. It gave a visual of emotion and physical abuse and the way of life for Africans during that time. Due to the Emancipation Proclamation slaves were freed but, were not given equal rights due to the color of their skin. Africans were not granted any rights, and separated because they were segregated due to racism. It was until then that the civil right movement came along to make things