Reflection On The 13th

After watching the 13th, I actually gained knowledge that I thought I already had known. Though the movie could have made some individuals feel out of their comfort zone or made them emotional, I would highly recommend this movie. If I were a history teacher I would show this particular documentary, so that they grow up knowing all the viewpoints not just what's in the books. My view on the justice system changed tremendously. This movie taught me more about what America went through in the past. I’m glad that the movie actually went into depth about what really happened to society and not just pin point out what I learned in grade school. While viewing this film, I wonder why didn’t I learn these things in grade school. In the class discussion …show more content…
Making an assumption is not always the answer. How could the justice system be okay with situation like this and still have these same men working for this country? I worry everyday for my African American male friends and family because they have to worry about how they move a certain way around the police, how they respond back to them, and they are watched over their shoulders everyday by the law. Our black men have to realize that these White American men look at them as a threat when in reality black men feel intimidated and threatened. We all have to be cautious and who wants to worry every time they step out for some air?
In conclusion, I am proud to be an African American. The 13th really taught me the true history of America. Black history is America in my opinion. The documentary covered a lot of issues that I was not aware of before viewing the movie. I’m glad this film in particular was recommended because I learned more in depth about what really happened in the past and my views are significantly changed towards America in general. Taking action into making my voice known and heard