There is Hope after all

I saw Bight, the movie starring Will Smith a few weeks ago and I think the acting was phenomenal and I could stay with the storyline. I'm not going to spoil the whole movie for you but I'm going to tell you guys what I think about the movie. I think the movie unpacks racism but also hierarchy at the same time.  Have you guys ever saw 2012 with John Cusack or Elysium with Matt Damon? If you haven't seen these movies, it's quite alright!! 2012, Elysium and Bright are similar in this regard. The movies are similar because they focus on a divide, the rich vs. the poor and if you cross those lines of  that system, you will be deemed unwanted.

On the topic of racism, Bright has unpacked it very correctly in my opinion. The movie has scenes and elements of racism. The times regarding racism hasn't changed much from along time ago up to now but there is Hope out there somewhere that one day every racial remark or action against another man/woman because the color of his/her skin will cease. Until then, I think it's our job as American citizens and global ambassadors of the world to continue or start being positive within ourselves and people around us. When the day does come, we must not stop pushing for positive barriers because the forces of negativity will continue to fight and try to bring this world down.

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