The background of the film is based on the prevalence of racial discrimination in the early days of the United States. Black people could not come forward to do business, but they were very unwilling. They believed that with their talent and wisdom, they would definitely be able to do a great job. One bank after another was established, but then a disagreement between the partners led to a lawsuit, but it also promoted the improvement of the US "Banking Law" and the story of the concept of racial discrimination being weakened step by step.
The protagonist has been secretly learning business knowledge since he was a child. Although he knows that he cannot be like a white man, he can talk business with others in an upright manner, but he believes that one day he will be able to change the status quo. He has extraordinary business acumen and courage, and made his first pot of gold by taking out a loan to buy a house and then rent a house. Although this road was forced to stop because of the death of his partner, he and his new partner soon discovered new business opportunities, because it was almost impossible for black people to get loans in the bank, so they had to buy the bank The office building where it is located, so that you can get the idea of a loan smoothly. They found a white friend to negotiate on their behalf, and they worked behind the scenes, again with new success. After that, he wanted to return to his hometown of Texas and do his part to improve the lives of the people in his hometown, so he bought 2 more banks. However, in the course of the operation, "people with a heart" discovered their secrets and because of the difference in philosophy with the white partners, the two banks were closed down, and they themselves also got a lawsuit. It seems that they have failed, but in fact, they have used their actions to promote the development of the Banking Act and the progress of racial equality in the United States, and they also encouraged thousands of black people to rely on their own hands to make life better in the future. , saw hope.
Too many people throughout history have been constantly striving for "racial equality." Many black people first told themselves that we can’t agree with the idea of “inferiority” in our hearts. Maybe we are still humiliated, but one day in the future, we must be able to hold our heads up and live our lives. This kind of inner firmness can often bring people infinite power, thus driving people to forge ahead continuously. Don't pay too much attention to the unhappiness in front of you, and turn them all into a force for progress.
The wife of the protagonist in the film is very confident in her husband, firmly believes in his choice, and expresses countless times that she unconditionally supports all her husband's choices, which shows the depth of their relationship. It is precisely because of this same understanding that they can go further together hand in hand. This is a "partnership" between husband and wife.
And his close friend and new partner are his "good teachers and good friends" in the true sense. Make plans with him, sometimes even though you disagree with his views, but still do your best to support his ideas and help them realize their wishes. And when there are difficulties, they support each other, and there is absolutely no idea of "fighting on their own when disaster strikes". This is a "partnership" between close friends.
And their white partners had a big difference in the business philosophy of the two Texas banks, which led to the failure of the bank. This also explains the situation in which the founding partners of many companies will choose to withdraw from the cooperation due to differences in ideas in the later stage, or cause the project to fail. It shows that not all partners will be good friends along the way, and some will eventually reach a fork in the road.
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