Are you going to see Birth of a Nation?

[andwhat]

The BLM syllabus made me think of this again because it is on the required watching list.

I think it is an important movie and I am sure it is extremely well done. But I don't think I can reconcile the Nate Parker rape and his response. I feel like I am condoning his actions by seeing it. I am very torn because I am all about supporting black films and I would want to support the other actors in the film. Decisions, decisions.

[borinquen57]

I really wanted to but I don't think I can now without feeling like I'm supporting a rapist. No judgement to those that want to see it though, because I agree with you, it looks well done and it's an important story IMO.

[sfy]

*The syllabus will them to opt out.

I'm not going to see it.

[andwhat]

Sept 22, 2016 21:44:57 GMT -5 sfy said:

*The syllabus will them to opt out.

I'm not going to see it.

I should have read the whole thing.

I hate that Parker has tainted this movie.

[busybodyk]

I'm so torn. I really want to see it but in the end I probably won't see it in the theater because I just don't have the time. I'm still trying to see Southside With You...

[iammalcolmx]

I am torn and if I see the movie it will be a Dollar Redbox rental.

[gazpacho]

I am torn. I REALLY wanted to see this movie and was so disappointed in Nate's responses. Does it count if I get the bootleg version from the barbershop (kidding)?!?

[brandnewday]

I planned on seeing it. I'm disgusted by his response, especially given the area I work with and the Title IX cases I've encountered.

Ultimately I think it is more than him that I'd be supporting. Gabrielle Union gave her response and she has been great in advocating lately. The other actors, scene folks, writers, etc., I want them to have a voice with this film as well. I understand that this might not be a popular response on my part.

[Queen Mamadala]

Nope.

[skwcm80]

I'm not seeing it.

[threejs]

I agree that this one is tough, only because there are others involved in this film that I would like to support. Ultimately, I think the answer for me has to be no.

[oliviapope]

I was so looking foward to seeing it but I will not be going now.

[NitaX]

I wanted to, but I can't give him my coins considering recent events. And I hate that, but BRUH, you can't be out here doing this shit and acting like it's no big deal. Sistas go hard for the brothas and then you do this.

[sweetday]

Nope - IF I do see it it'll be on some streaming site.

[thejackpot]

I rarely go to the movies so I don't think so. I am so sickened by him. I still feel like it's an important work that should be viewed.

[sfy]

So all of THAT and the movie isn't even historically accurate? Including a fabricated rape :-|. Now I'm really confused about why this movie took 642 years to make.

[iammalcolmx]

Oct 7, 2016 8:13:48 GMT -5 sfy said:

So all of THAT and the movie isn't even historically accurate? Including a fabricated rape . Now I'm really confused about why this movie took 642 years to make.

Whaaaa??

[sfy]

Oct 7, 2016 8:34:10 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Oct 7, 2016 8:13:48 GMT -5 sfy said:

So all of THAT and the movie isn't even historically accurate? Including a fabricated rape . Now I'm really confused about why this movie took 642 years to make.

Whaaaa??

Okay, people kept telling me this so I thought I was late to the party. Here is one, I will add more:

www.thenation.com/article/the-birth-of-a-nation-is-an-epic-fail/

www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/opinions/birth-of-nation-review-cane/index.html

[05heel]

I need this brother off of my tv and internet immediately. I won't see it and will flip a strong bird to anyone who suggests that I should.

[sfy]

Oct 7, 2016 8:52:16 GMT -5 05heel said:

I need this brother off of my tv and internet immediately. I won't see it and will flip a strong bird to anyone who suggests that I should.

I missed you lol.

[andwhat]

Oct 7, 2016 8:42:12 GMT -5 sfy said:

Oct 7, 2016 8:34:10 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Whaaaa??

Okay, people kept telling me this so I thought I was late to the party. Here is one, I will add more:

www.thenation.com/article/the-birth-of-a-nation-is-an-epic-fail/

www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/opinions/birth-of-nation-review-cane/index.html

That first article is completely gross and has solidified my not seeing this movie. And for them to falsify a gang rape and then make the men look like heroes. Just gross. Would it have been so hard to make a historically accurate film? I guess so.

This is my first time hearing this about the movie.

[sfy]

Oct 7, 2016 8:59:05 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Oct 7, 2016 8:42:12 GMT -5 sfy said:

Okay, people kept telling me this so I thought I was late to the party. Here is one, I will add more:

www.thenation.com/article/the-birth-of-a-nation-is-an-epic-fail/

www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/opinions/birth-of-nation-review-cane/index.html

That first article is completely gross and has solidified my not seeing this movie. And for them to falsify a gang rape and then make the men look like heroes. Just gross. Would it have been so hard to make a historically accurate film? I guess so.

This is my first time hearing this about the movie.

Agreed.

I was just saying this about the Miles Davis movie, but I don't understand creating a fictitious plot when the real story is actually quite fascinating. #doingthemost

[redwino]

I was still on the fence about going because my friends kept saying it's important to support black movies and actors. But the articles posted have solidified my no. They're going tonight. I just told them to holla at me after if they do something else.

[iammalcolmx]

Oct 7, 2016 8:42:12 GMT -5 sfy said:

Oct 7, 2016 8:34:10 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Whaaaa??

Okay, people kept telling me this so I thought I was late to the party. Here is one, I will add more:

www.thenation.com/article/the-birth-of-a-nation-is-an-epic-fail/

www.cnn.com/2016/10/07/opinions/birth-of-nation-review-cane/index.html

This Mofo!!!!

[LLL]

I won't.

[borinquen57]

Those articles are just making me more angry. I really hope Nate Parker's career tanks.

[redwino]

I've been text arguing all day about my decision not to see this movie. Lord I need a frink.

[05heel]

Oct 7, 2016 16:14:58 GMT -5 redwino said:

I've been text arguing all day about my decision not to see this movie. Lord I need a frink.

what are your friends saying? I already hate them. I wish some grown person would try to tell me what to do with my time and dime.

[redwino]

They feel that the story of Nat Turner is more important than anything else. If you start questioning the actions of actors/writers/etc outside of their work then it's a slippery slope. If we don't support this movie our stories will never be told. I even got a WWJD comment about repeatedly using the word rapist. It was in jest but I was already annoyed so my response was a fuck you.

They're really great friends but they will dig their feet in on a position and not budge. It's exhausting at times.

[05heel]

Oct 7, 2016 16:39:18 GMT -5 redwino said:

They feel that the story of Nat Turner is more important than anything else. If you start questioning the actions of actors/writers/etc outside of their work then it's a slippery slope. If we don't support this movie our stories will never be told. I even got a WWJD comment about repeatedly using the word rapist. It was in jest but I was already annoyed so my response was a fuck you.

They're really great friends but they will dig their feet in on a position and not budge. It's exhausting at times.

go have that drink.
Utter foolishness. Tell those lames to buy two tickets each if they're so pressed.