By,
Ascellia Arenas
Go see it…for no other reason than Parker produced a slave narrative that reveals the pluck and gall of a man defending the honor of his father, mother, wife, daughter and self, against the power that belittled and enslaved him in the name of God. If you believe boycotting this film is just and fair, why didn’t you boycott “Beyond The Lights,” (2014)? The woman who accused him of rape committed suicide in 2012. In no way am I excusing rape culture, nor am I defending it. However, if you watch the film you will see that the woman is symbolic and highly revered in so many ways.
Nate Parker was acquitted of rape in 2001, “in a swift” criminal trial, according to several articles. Parker has since been in 24 films. He has participated in over 100 interviews. I find it odd that when he takes on the charge to finally depict the story of The Nat Turner revolt, here comes some “well informed” person to roll out his criminal past and then, low and behold, he and his film are buried under the newspaper clippings of something sent specifically to distract from the message.
The film never had the chance to thrive. Before you pass judgement on this man, because you want to go with the flow and join the bandwagon; GO SEE THIS FILM.
Folks, don’t fall for the banana in the tailpipe. THEY don’t want you to see this movie for the same reason why we used to get out of school for “Columbus Day”. Historical depiction of the atrocities levied by one race against the other is uncomfortable for folks to accept and acknowledge.
Shall I bring up another uncomfortable comparison??? What about …..
Woody Allen…and he was actually found guilty of the crime he was accused of…Im just saying…stop tripping.
Cellibration 