Ann Fergsuson answers “Does it depict much violence?”

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Does it depict much violence?

Ann Fergsuson It needs to depict violence.
It's not gratuitous; it's purposeful and confronting. It awakens the sleeping history of racial prejudice and the abhorre…moreIt needs to depict violence.
It's not gratuitous; it's purposeful and confronting. It awakens the sleeping history of racial prejudice and the abhorrent lies promoted in the form of propaganda by the ruling faction to control the populace and mould culture, particularly in favour of the white minority. We need to wake up and take notice. History can't be changed, but we can learn from it, acknowledge it without excuses, address it, try to make amends and work for a better, more mindful and equal future. Ask questions. Seek the truth.(less)

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The Underground Railroad

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