I had the opportunity to see this movie and I thought it was very accurate given the setting, portrayals, and costumes. I completely disagree with the previous review from the individual who calls himself not a racist, but refers to blacks as...
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I had the opportunity to see this movie and I thought it was very accurate given the setting, portrayals, and costumes. I completely disagree with the previous review from the individual who calls himself not a racist, but refers to blacks as "gettho monkeys". While it is incorrectly spelled, to be ghetto is a state of mind. This film reflects a time period when blacks were treated as trash (worse than trash). Fortunately, more recently blacks have been given the opportunity to portray their stories of hurt and pain, and the opportunity has been taken. Because there are people out there who do not understand the struggle, which is proven to evident through the previous statement of ignorance. And as a response, there were years and decades of movies and plays about inappropriate portrayal of blacks--ever heard of the minstrel show? which began in the 1800s and mocked blacks to the point of embarrassment and shame. So, yes this movie tells more than the story of a debate team form Wiley College, it tells the story of few blacks in the 1930s and their obstacles. As a proper review of the film itself, this is an excellent movie with, outside of D. Washington, fresh faces. The movies encourages strength and the pursuit of further education. Thank you.