DCR Movie - American History X - Full Reaction

This was such a moving reaction for me to watch. I really appreciate the openness and gentleness of the discussion. It made me feel even safer in this community, because you clearly care and understand racism is a matter for all of us to be active in fighting. I agree that the alternative ending would have taken all the power away and made it a nihilistic film. I believe Derrick lived the life Danny didn’t get to, and be responsible for delivering on the promises Danny made in the essay.

Kerry-anne Mendoza

I actually think that's a pretty good analogy.

paul p.

It’s hard to say this is one of my favorite movies because the subject matter is so hard. I think the acting is amazing and I do believe it is worth watching and discussing. I think that this wasn’t discussed in the discussion, but we talk about how that group recruited Derek and the other young men when they were young, naive, impressionable and often times without a father figure. It is the same for the gangs of all other races as well. The misinformation fed to young minds of all colors especially who live in poverty and poor communities produces this cycle of hate and blame. How do we fix it is the million dollar question? We’ve been putting bandaids on severed arteries. It’s like gaining and losing weight. Pounds pack on fast like hate and fear mongering and blame. It’s easy to eat that slice of cake as it is to blame someone else or an entire race for your insecurities. Losing weight takes time, dedication and will power. It takes thought to choose the salad over the cheeseburger. Will power to work out, when you just want to rest. It’s harder, just like it is to really look inwards and evaluate your preconceived notions of what someone else’s life is like. You may feel great after that cake or cheeseburger, but in the long run these choices may take your life. Eating healthier and exercise may take longer to gain the benefits, but they are long lasting and more rewarding to your life. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense.