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...As well as the popular black male actors of the last 20 years, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. -Whitney H. | ...As well as the popular black male actors of the last 20 years, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. -Whitney H. | ||
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| + | The argument where Morgan verbal owns Denzel is very interesting to the time period and the present. The N-word is discussed and Morgan Freeman says "the only N---- here is you" to Denzel. It is dealing with a perception of black people by whites and blacks themselves that is super relevant today. Morgan calls Denzel out on his anger and hatred and callousness toward everybody, telling him basically that he just hates himself. Using the N-word is debated amongst blacks, some for it, taking it back, others against it, saying it is self-deprecating, like in this case with Denzel's character. Most of these themey, dramatic, pointed moments in the film are kind of cheesey, but this scene was amazing and very effective.--Jackie Reed | ||
== 4 Public reaction/impact == | == 4 Public reaction/impact == | ||
