Analysis Of Film By Thomas Prasch

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The film review is done by Thomas Prasch. The entire text is established around a statement that is, “What white people have to do, is try and find out in their own hearts why it was necessary to have a nigger in the first place, because I’m not a nigger, I’m a man… white people invented him—then you have to find out why. And the future of the country depends on that, whether or not it is able to ask that question” (Film & History 47.1 Summer 2017). While continuing to argue “Baldwin has become a voice for our time as much—perhaps even more—than his own”. Furthermore, Prasch mentions, even though Baldwin was very much respected by many as a leader of inequality, he never associated himself nor claimed to be a part of any religion, black social group, NAACP, etc. The reason for is, Baldwin just wanted to be a voice of his own; because it allows him to move “even more largely and freely” said Miller. In addition, Miller goes on to acknowledge the film’s director Raoul Peck, describing the style of the film, as well as the formal elements in the film. …show more content…

Even more, the film made me realize how important and necessary James Baldwin is to not only this country, but to the people of it. Also, the way he speaks astonishes me, he gives his audience a clear, vivid picture with his words of storytelling, his words carry a never-ending rhythm and truth. To add on, Baldwin being a gay African American in the 60’s gives him a greater purpose to fight. In the film he can sound passionate, angered and relieved in all in a single

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