i just saw the movie and read the reviews... i understand where aaron is coming from but i still walked away from the movie feeling like i learned something. maybe just some small things, but i had a few thoughts in my mind as i sat silent thru the credits, not knowing what to say.

1) the word "nigger" doesn't feel much like a term of endearment right now. i don't feel much like using that word even in play anymore.

2) not everyone knows ALL the history that was presented by Spike Lee, thus the movie does have a purpose. during the last 20 minutes, i definitely was thinking about watching cartoons as a child and seeing buffoonish, sambo depictions of black folk yet never realizing what exactly the image was saying/represented. it really made me think about the children i might have one day, and what i want to teach them so that they recognize the history and meaning behind such images.

maybe not the deepest comments, but my thoughts nonetheless. i am glad i saw the movie, it made me THINK if nothing else.

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