The Balance of Emotion and Entertainment

This chapter explores the emotional impact of films dealing with difficult historical subjects, addressing the challenge of integrating serious themes into mainstream entertainment. It critiques contemporary storytelling in Hollywood for its lack of nuance in portraying complex characters, particularly in the depiction of racism.

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