Friday, October 7, 2016

"The Birth of a Nation" review


*Warning* Crit. Hit more often than not intends to avoid discussions of the polarizing and politically charged variety. While there's nothing wrong with discussion, these are topics that tend to bring out the worst in people and can lead to an ugliness I'd rather not associate with the beauty of storytelling that I love to celebrate. Especially in today's climate. However, I can't in good conscience review this film without expressing awareness of its relevance to the current state of sociopolitical issues.

Whatever problems you may or may not have with this film, check your agenda at the door, You can't convey tone through text and I refuse to heed any comments of insensitivity regarding real people undergoing real suffering in the past, present, or future.