Freedom Writers: Deconstructing White Savior Movies Pt.2

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On this week's episode, the siblings break down the white savior movie, Freedom Writers. Ross goes through the roof over Patrick Dempsey's character, and Carie points the finger at the institutions who did not get dragged in this movie. Also, there's lots of white people acting really white. Related Media: Freedom Writers Behind the Scenes; Real Freedom Writers w/ Connie Chung (cir. 1994-95) Erin Gruwell Ted Talk; InnerVIEWS with Maria Reyes, a Freedom Writer; A Conversation on Race & Privilege w/ Angela Davis & Jane Elliot Here's a list of movies that are a better use of your time right now: 13th (dir. Ava DuVernay)|Moonlight (dir. Barry Jenkins) |The Hate U Give (dir. George Tillman Jr.) | Dear White People (dir. Justin Simien) FIND MORE HERE ***DON'T FORGET TO CLICK AROUND THE LINKS BELOW*** BLM WEBSITE Biracial Unicorns | Episode 34 | White Savior Pass the Mic | The Harriet Movie & The Woke Wars White Savior Movie – Late Night w/ Seth Myers How White Savior Movies Hurt Hollywood DON’T TWEET—ACT Ways You Can Help (this link has EVVVVERYTHING—petitions/donations/protest education/pro bono counsel and more!) The Bail Project The Sentencing Project ALLY EDUCATION: For Our White Friends Desiring to Be Allies Talking Race with Young Children The Lies We Tell About Riots Don’t think you’re racist? BLACK PODCASTS The Nod |Hella Black the podcast | Reid This Reid That |Everyday Black Men |Hey Jason | Affirm | Confessions of a Werkaholic |Black Girl Podcast |Black Women About Business | The Minority Trailblazer |H.E.R. Space

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