A Movie About Race Relations to Bring the People Together

Since the death of George Floyd and the subsequent arrests of the police officers involved, there has been a national dialogue on race relations and what can be done to improve them; Especially when it comes to law enforcement. People across the country have marched in the streets, mostly in a peaceful manner, calling for reforms to how police react to alleged crimes being committed.

I saw a movie a long time ago called "Undercover Brother". The movie is about a black man who is recruited by a black organization (The Brotherhood) to infiltrate white culture and prevent "The Man" from holding down the black people. The movie is a comedy and it is great on so many levels. It is funny but, more important, it contains every assumption white people have of black people and vice versa.

There is talk of drive-in movie theatres making a comeback. People are wanting to go to the movies and still "socially distance". Towns and schools sponsor "Movie Nights". This should be in the upcoming schedule. Let both races come together and laugh. Let them sit together and enjoy a movie. It will help to alleviate the tensions that have risen.

White and black people say they want the races to come together. Do just that. Eat some popcorn have a drink. Learn how a white man gets to intern for The Brotherhood. Learn what happens to black people when they eat mayonnaise. Sit down and laugh without worrying about someone potentially being offended. It's a movie. It's meant to entertain and amuse people, black people, white people. People. It will make you laugh. It won't bring George Floyd back. It won't change the past. Nothing will. It might bring some people together, even after the movie ends.

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