Speak the truth. Words are swords.

Missouri 2022-03-25 09:01:11

Biopics about racial discrimination in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s are also more inclined to inspirational films. At that time, China was being invaded by Japanese fascists. War and this film focuses on a different kind of war—a war of ideas and words

There is a famous line in "V for Vendetta": under this mask is not only the body but also the mind, and the mind is not afraid of bullets It is the output of correct and profound thought language that can strike directly into the depths of people's souls as sharp as a sword

But this is not only a battle of ideas, but also a contest of language. No matter how deep the thought is, it is futile without concise and powerful language to output. Sharp thoughts and sonorous language are the charm of debate. The ropes twisted together are extremely strong

The film made many straightforward descriptions of the discrimination and injustice suffered by black people. The debate is very shocking. It is in this cruel background that DW's first-class acting skills not only reflect the integrity of being a teacher, but also show the graceful demeanor of a leader.

I have seen the yearning of black people for justice, freedom

Debate is an inquiry into the truth, and the truth becomes clearer and clearer

Speak the truth. Words are swords. Based on real people

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  • Melvin B. Tolson: Take the meanest, most restless nigger. Strip him of his clothes in front of the remaining male niggers, female niggers, and nigger infants, tar and feather him, tie each leg to a horse facing an opposite direction, set him on fire, and beat both horses until they tear him apart in front of male, female and nigger infants. Bullwhip and beat the remaining nigger males within an inch of their life. Do not kill them but put the fear of God in them, for they can be useful for future breeding. Anybody know who Willie Lynch was? Anybody? Raise your hand. No one? He was a vicious slave owner in the West Indies. The slave-masters in the colony of Virginia were having trouble controlling their slaves, so they sent for Mr. Lynch to teach them his methods. The word "lynching" came from his last name. His methods were very simple, but they were diabolical. Keep the slave physically strong but psychologically weak and dependent on the slave master. Keep the body, take the mind.

  • Henry Lowe: School's the only place you can read all day. Except prison.