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In Reply to: I don't care what they were trying to say posted by Victor Khomenko on June 5, 2006 at 11:39:16:
"I guess they wanted to say something along the "racism is bad" lines, just didn't know how."I think that most people would agree publically with that statement. I think that the film went a little deeper. I have lost count of people who say they are not racist, yet look critically at mixed marriage couple, or the children of a mixed marriage, as though racism only equates with slavery or black only restaurants, restrooms, and hotels. The purpose of Guess Who, as I see the film, was to demonstrate that racism is present in those who are willing to work with persons of color, socialize with persons of color, believe in equality, yet are willing to do so when their sons and daughters want to marry, and they must welcome such persons in their household.
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Well, yes, I think that was a clear message, and I do not have any problem with the message itself, just the way it was done... I mentioned one aspect - sugar coating it by giving the black guy all his incredible credentials - patronizing...Plus all the characters had as much connection to real life as Clint Eastwood Pale Rider.
BTW - accepting mixed marriages doesn't create problems just for racists - some people would not want it for their children due to potential complications in the society with remnant racism on both sides.
a) poor black male and rich white girl?b) poor white male and rich black girl?
c) poor white male and poor black girl?
What other combination would you find plausable that would work in this story?
The idea of upper class mobility NOT precluding racism was an essential part of that story; it provided food for thought at a time when some African Americans (albeit very few in the late sixties) were beginning to break out of the rigid social class structures. The movie may seem dated in some aspects, but the essential elements hold true whether they make you feel uncomfortable or not.
AuPh
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