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Direct linkBeck, Bernard – Multicultural Perspectives, 2020
Two current biopic movies, "Harriet" and "The Irishman," present the life stories of real people who have been involved with slavery and organized crime. These images contradict the virtuous image of America that is fundamental to our sense of national identity and patriotism. Could this contradiction lead to oppositional…
Descriptors: Films, Biographies, Slavery, Crime
