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Great discussion! I adore this film. I have it as a really rough copy of VHS but still love to watch it. I see Remus' philosophy as akin to Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" or several other sentiments that are popular today. I think the message is a good one. It is set in a time period where there was a great divide between black and white. It would not be historically accurate to portray it any other way. I think the essential thought divide is between those who don't want to see it and those who don't want to forget.
I was representing my company at a "Black Expo" last year. As I walked around the Expo I saw a lot of African textiles and art, Black literature and several booth of "Mammy" style collectables. I stopped to look at one of these booths because there was a copy of Little Black Sambo which I LOVED as a child. I talked a bit to the pripritor for a bit and found myself feeling guilty for liking that book as a child. I found it to be a really difficult conversation to have, which indicates to me that it is an area that needs more exploring and discussion. Difficult stuff, but, regardless, SOTS is a wonderful film.
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