The Connection Between a Movie and an Essay

This chapter explores the connection between a movie and an essay by Ta-Nehisi Coates, focusing on the three elements of the essay and how they relate to the movie. It discusses the common understanding of race in America, the systemic financial exploitation of black Americans, and the difficulty of achieving recognition and compensation for the victims. The chapter also touches on Coates's essay about life under Jim Crow and the limited options available to black Americans during that time.