If you weren’t present,then you missed the eye opening experience that took place Thursday February 9, 2006. Sponsored by the W.E.B. DuBois History Club, the screening and discussion of the movie allowed PVAMU students of different backgrounds, cultures and sexes, to interact with one another in new ways.Crash raises questions in viewers minds about discrimination in the world and explores stereotypes that plague us in modern day society.The movie forces individuals to think critically about not only how people view each other and themselves but how these different views affect society. One prevalent issue in the movie, is that of racial discrimination. Where does it stem from and why has it been allowed to flourish in our society? “I think a lot of it starts with the media,” says Dustin Daniels, a senior communications major. While the media is often blamed for broadcasting offensive and discriminatory material, it could be argued that the media doesn’t create prejudice it only reflects the prejudice that already exists in society.
Crash follows different characters of various ethnicities as they fight against racial boundaries they face in everyday life. A high society black couple has a nasty run- in with two white officers from the LAPD. A family loses everything when an act of racial violence destroys a principle income and touching scene unfolds where a victim’s tormentor becomes her hero.
Crash also contains a scene depicting black on black crime. The film’s principle purpose is to provide insight into lives of people with diverse nationalities and expose what happens when those people collide.
Essentially, it is a movie about which results in misunderstanding.Bearing in mind that this is black history month, Crash is a movie that impacts people of color and leaves them asking questions of the black community.
As we continue with black history month, students should keep in mind and remember to be respectful of people’sdifferences because differences make people unique.