As you can probably see in the news every day, the racism is very present in society, with cases of racism that increase daily, although it should have been extinct long ago. The film tried, especially in recent years, change this and show that we are all equal and deserve the same respect, without distinction. Today I present some movies about racism that are good to understand what the view from Hollywood and become aware: 8. Boyz n the Hood (1991)The show life in the ghettos will always be hard, but John Singleton chose not to highlight a particular situation, but the plight of a group of young people raised in this environment. Each of the young represents a dream and a different lifestyle within the same universe. Advertising 7. Imitation of Life (1959)As in the original novel, both adaptations of this shows how hard it is for an African American woman her daughter feel ashamed of her mother, most watched and considering that small has a color lighter skin and so therefore, he feels "superior". 6. The Great Debaters (2007)It is amazing to see how the villains in this film use all kinds of gadgets and despicable actions provided to hurt the players for being African Americans. Why would a smart young to do deprived of a good education for their skin color? 5. 12 Years a Slave (2013)When a trained and more than a family home awaits man is kidnapped, this is struggling under the terrible conditions of slavery, in addition to meeting other people whose lives have always been so hard and terrible. 4. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)A classic like no other, this film shows an elderly couple who obviously is not quite agree with the partner of his daughter, a prestigious African American doctor. The film received a remake invested in 2005, completely ruining the original message. 3. Malcolm X (1992)We all know this influential figure in the fight against racism , but do we really know what their life was and violence suffered throughout their quest for equality? This film, starring Denzel Washington , we sample. 2. Fruitvale Station (2013)A film that shows us that even today racism is latent, Fruitvale Station is a recapitulation of the disastrous events that led to the murder of the young Oscar ( Michael B. Jordan ), in 2008, two Caucasians officers. 1. Do the Right Thing (1989)Within the same neighborhood, anything can happen, especially when a day of intense heat takes racist thoughts of the most unexpected people. Spike Lee is in the center of the action in the story, either as a director or lead actor. Which of these impacted the most? What other films about racism add?
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