The movie Rosewood is the most vivid and poignant movie that depicts racism and prejudices against blacks. The movie although fictional, was based on historical events. The actual events happened in Rosewood, Florida around January in the 1920s. The story was about how whites rioted against black business owners, burned down their homes and businesses, and massacred black families. Inequality was depicted by targeting blacks only as white families that lived in the community were spared any harm. The movie was released in 1997 and always evoke emotions of sadness, anger, and despair. The movie also displayed how some blacks received helped from some whites and how some whites risked their lives to save blacks and aid in their escape. In the 20s, blacks were powerless against whites and there was virtually nothing could be done to change the way whites thought during that era in the deep south.
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This is such a great example of Bias, prejudice and oppression. The movie was very vivid and raw. In the film the audience saw the power of community among blacks and whites in the sense that they gathered together and saved lives. Moreover, even though there was an enormous amount of inequality, we also saw blacks with the power to create their own future. Very powerful film!
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