Mass violence, what a sin.

Karl 2022-04-20 09:02:38

I have seen the Rwandan genocide, and I have seen this film. Whether it is aimed at a nation or an individual, once a certain number of groups begin to commit violence, the tragic situation is really unbearable. In the process of this violence, every abuser enjoys it, and is dominated by a kind of violence, like a machine, controlled. The Lucifer effect, the environment can shape people into demons, so how difficult it is that we can live in an environment that cherishes life. After watching the movie, it was very shocking, there were countless explosions, countless roars, what was suppressing our hearts? fear. What makes people so cruel? despair. The single mother in the film is venting her desperation, while her ignorant children simply show an instinct to adapt.
In this movie, the most hateful thing is not the abuser, but the irresponsible parents who gave their children to a stranger. How can a single mother with all kinds of life problems, unable to make ends meet and take care of 7 children by herself, become the ideal object for a pair of parents to entrust their daughters. The introduction in the movie is unknown, and I don't want to check the facts. Maybe in such an underdeveloped society, cities must experience such pain, and human beings must also experience such nightmares. There is no heavenly Father to save this world.

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  • Daija 2022-01-28 08:20:47

    In fact, the director could have told this amazing story better~ Ellen Page and Catherine Keener's performances are very good~~

  • Madyson 2022-03-17 09:01:09

    Lightman's daughter is finished with Ellen Page!

An American Crime quotes

  • Gertrude Baniszewski: [preparing to write the tattoo onto Sylvia's belly] Ricky... she came back from juvenile! Started stirring up trouble again... Johnny hold her!

    Sylvia Likens: No, please, please!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Keep her still!

    Marie Baniszewski: If you move, it'll only be messy.

    Gertrude Baniszewski: [gives Marie a lighter and a safety pin] Light that.

    Sylvia Likens: No! No! No! Please! No! No! Please! Please!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Stop it!

    Shirley Baniszewski: You got it right, mama?

    Gertrude Baniszewski: Make sure it's hot!

    Sylvia Likens: I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

    Gertrude Baniszewski: You liar!

    Sylvia Likens: Please stop, please no! Please!

    [Marie gives Gertrude the safety pin]

    Gertrude Baniszewski: You branded my daughters... now I have to brand you.

  • Gertrude Baniszewski: Who's in charge here?

    Johnny Baniszewski: You are, mama.