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What additional responsibility do texts bear when depicting real-life atrocities?
Students should revisit Gay's analysis of the film Fruitvale Station, its depiction of last day of real person, and its filmmaker's attempt to do justice for the victim's family while also doing important political work telling the story of a Black man murdered by police. Additionally, students should discuss Gay's analysis of the depiction of slavery in films such as Django Unchained and 12 Years A Slave. One important question to ask: Where is the line between elevating marginalized voices and exploiting them/making a spectacle of their suffering? Students should consider both who is...
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