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anger and emotion
Troy 2022-03-23 09:02:21
The real story is far more powerful than the fiction. Especially this kind of film about racial discrimination. Although I have seen and talked about many injustices against black people, it is even more shocking to see the film. I am for these debaters Moved by the perseverance of fighting for power for black people with fierce debate, moved by the teacher's resistance with actions both inside and outside the school, moved by the strength of unity in the face of crisis. To erase the injustice of history, let this The world is a little more fair and a little more love.
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Fanny 2022-03-26 09:01:08
What is missing, I can't say it myself, the protest of black people is very inspiring, but it can't always move me deeply.
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Corene 2022-03-28 09:01:06
When I was a freshman, I was forced to help a friend participate in a debate competition, which made me extremely disgusted with him. Speaking of this film, it is too politically correct and the characters are too thin.
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Dr. James Farmer, Sr.: [after Tolson is unjustly captured and imprisoned] Since you have no evidence, I suggest you let him go.
Sheriff Dozier: Are you threatening me, boy?
Dr. James Farmer, Sr.: No, sir. I wouldn't do that. But I cannot speak for those people outside.
[points toward the riotous mob gathered outside the sheriff's office]
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Melvin B. Tolson: We're holding tryouts for the debate team.
Henry Lowe: You sure you want somebody like me?
Melvin B. Tolson: No. That's why you're trying out.