Karen ☕️ answers “Does it depict much violence?”

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Does it depict much violence?

Karen ☕️ Of course it depicts violence; think of the subject matter! I'm kind of shocked by people who say they didn't expect violence, or didn't think violenc…moreOf course it depicts violence; think of the subject matter! I'm kind of shocked by people who say they didn't expect violence, or didn't think violence was necessary. I guess they're reading all the books about slavery where the slaves get kissed and cuddled by their masters every day, and are given an abundant supply of chocolates and puppies.(less)

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The Underground Railroad

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