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Luce is a psychological thriller that incorporates the work of Franz Fanon. What role does decolonization play in Luce?

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In the thriller Luce, the protagonist himself demonstrates the role of decolonization. It seems that Luce wants to decolonize his education with the help of his classmates. For instance, when Luce wrote a paper on Franz Fanon, he got into trouble with Ms. Wilson, who considered much of Fanon's work to be controversial. However, while Fanon writes in “The Wretched of the Earth,” that decolonization can be "bloody," what Fanon meant was that it can be dangerous. While Luce was trying to illustrate the ideas in Fanon's work that could be useful in his high school, he got into trouble because he shared his perspective on Fanon's work. Although Fanon did write that decolonization can have negative consequences, I believe that the main idea he was trying to convey is that decolonization can be a violent process and that society must work towards making it a structure for positive change. Another role that colonization plays in the thriller is that of race. Luce's African-American classmates were treated differently from Luce because his parents, Amy and Peter, were white. When Luce wrote his paper on Fanon and Ms. Wilson searched his locker and found fireworks, his parents were called into the school. However other African-American students were kicked out of school. I believe that Ms. Wilson was too harsh on Luce because of his parents being white. In a colonial education system, teachers like Ms. Wilson tend to treat students differently based on their parents' backgrounds. One of Luce's friends was expelled from school and lost his college scholarship when Ms. Wilson found drugs in his locker. I think it's important to decolonize the education system by allowing students to have fun outside of school without being surveilled. In the twenty-first century, students can have parties and engage in other activities outside of school, but Luce got into trouble for doing so. Ms. Wilson blamed Luce for spray painting her window, which is an example of how students are often blamed in a colonized education system. Finally, I believe that Luce and his classmates should be allowed to have freedom outside of school while still focusing on their studies.

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In the movie "Luce,". It is possible to read Luce's character as having a desire for decolonization since he challenges prejudice, social structures, and educational restrictions. As an African-American student raised by white parents, Luce must negotiate the distinction of his race and the effects of racial dynamics in the classroom. He experiences discrimination, stereotypes, and unfair treatment because of his race. It is clear from Luce's encounters with Ms. Wilson, his teacher, that he wants to overcome the constraints placed on him by a colonized school system, as evidenced by the consequences he faces when he expresses other opinions or interacts with writers such as Franz Fanon. In education, decolonization often refers to opposing and destroying colonial beliefs, institutions, and systems that defend inequalities, power imbalance, and cultural supremacy. It demands identifying and dealing with the prejudices, historical legacies, and self-centers that influence education pedagogies, practices, and curricula. Although Luce's intentions are unclear, his activities and interactions with different points of view, such as Fanon's writings. It can be understood as an attempt to question the prevailing narratives in his education and follow intellectual freedom and critical thinking. By decolonizing his education, Luce might be directing for a more varied, impartial, and inclusive learning environment that appreciates underrepresented voices' experiences, histories, and contributions.

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In "Luce" I think the main role decolonization plays is the many problems of racial identity. The film displayed power dynamic, racial tensions, and challenges faced by groups that are marginalized like Luce and his African American friends. Luce is presented as this exceptional model student, good grades, well spoken, proper attire, had all the resources he needed to succeed, lives in a nice neighborhood, wealthy white parents-who in their eyes, could do nothing wrong, (especially mom). While his African American friends who are from a different socio economic background, gets penalized for the simplest thing.

Another role decolonization plays was when Luce's mother changed his name. She changed his name because she could not pronounced it. is she trying to erase his identity? This puts me back in time, when slaves were re-named by their masters. I also think of the movie, "Rabbit-Proof Fence" when the children were forcibly removed from their families by a racist colonial government policy, and integrated into white society, where their culture was being erased. Luce was not forcibly taken away but he grew up with white parents, who used their whiteness as an advantage for Luce's success.

White privilege was embedded in this movie, as well as stereotyping. All the characters in the movie had assumptions on them based on sex, race, and status. The black and minority students were treated differently. Even Ms. Wilson, herself a black teacher was harsher on the black students. Could this be due to the system.

Franz Fanon's belief is that with a system, where the people who are being colonized are treated as less important and are controlled by the colonizers, makes the colonized feel less important. Ms. Wilson was kind of easy on Luce, compared to his African American and minority friends who faced even harsher discipline like losing a scholarship. Although Ms. Wilson fought for Luce to be held accountably for the many wrongs what he allegedly did, Luce's wealthy parents and the principal opposed Ms. Wilson, and offered her no support. In a way I felt like Ms. was left alone because of her race, and the system. A system that sees white and "protect", and black as "neglect." I believe if Ms. Wilson was white, she would not have lost her job.

Overall, "Luce" tried to highlight the difficulties of decolonization and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized individuals like who are trying to find their identity.

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After watching the psychological thriller, Luce, the desire to become what others so desperately want you to be or live up to society's expectations and norms is shown in Luce's life as an African-American scholar. Decolonization plays a huge role in the play because Luce, himself, as an adopted black young high schooler who is adored by many is using decolonization to truly figure out who he is and escape the expectations bestowed upon him by not only his teachers, and parents, but also the education system. In the final confrontation between Ms. Wilson and Luce, there is a conversation about why Luce has to live up to everyone's expectations and why he has the only option of becoming perfect to be accepted. Why must he be raised to a pedestal, and others are left to suffer? Why do minorities have to consistently be used to show a lesson? Or be used to show adversity? Or be used to raise and protect others? These questions are raised during this conversation and Luce's perception of society and himself. Confusion of true identity, especially after being adopted and raised to be a model student and individual, Luce just truthfully wants to be free from the box he was placed in, the expectation he must live up to, and be free from those in power over him. We see how he consistently deals with this from the situations with Ms. Wilson, being told he is not supposed to act a certain way and he must uphold his image of being an athletic scholar, to not being "black-black". Luce learns the harsh way that Ms. Wilson is right, and not much could be done to escape these norms when all of America follows them and all Luce could do at the end is run as fast as he can and release his rage.

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Luce touches upon themes related to race, identity, and power dynamics, which are central to Fanon's theories of decolonization. Luce is a former African child soldier turned model student in the United States. The film explores how he navigates his identity as a black person in a predominantly white society and the expectations placed on him as a symbol of successful integration. Throughout the movie, there is tension surrounding Luce's perceived performance of blackness and the societal pressures placed upon him to conform to certain expectations. I found it interesting that the movie starts out with him giving a speech, like a good student but the minute he wrote something on Fanon, everyone started getting worried. It was as if his every move was under a microscope. That must be so heavy on a person. Decolonization in Luce, can be seen as the process in which Luce looks to emancipate himself from the stereotypes and prejudices put upon him by society. His struggle to assert his free will and individuality despite the weight of racial and cultural expectations, are like the themes of decolonization that Fanon explores. You can see ways in which individuals negotiate their sense of self within systems of oppression. In the film, Luce engages with decolonization through its exploration of race, identity, and power dynamics.

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Luis Mendez

Professor Lyons

SOC 335/Spring24

Padlet 6/Luce

In the film Luce his role in decolonization is demonstrated in various ways. Luce mainly deals with how stereotyping leads to unsupported, speculated assumptions. From the beginning of the film we see how Luce’s essay about Franz Fanon on colonization bothered Ms. Wilson then brought it up to Amy, his mothers attention. Even after knowing Luce’s background history, there was not much concern about his feelings but more concern about his academics. It was as  If Ms. Wilson was comparing all black scholars to indigenous people who are lacking in resources and opportunities because of the color of their skin and blackness. As whites would say but Ms. Wilson and Principal Dan later arrive for a debate practice where Luce is acting as the prosecutor. During the debate, Luce speaks directly to Ms. Wilson, almost as if he is confronting her by bringing up cases about students who were charged with crimes based on the suspicions of the teachers that caught them, and whether or not those teachers should have respected their students’ privacy.  After the debate, Luce talks to Corey about coming to amends with Stephanie, who is involved in whatever Corey and Orlicki another student were arguing about. They then notice DeShaun smoking weed outside, and they mention how Ms. Wilson got DeShaun kicked off the team. Luce meets with Ms. Wilson in her classroom over the issue of his paper, which is also an obvious paper including decolonization on how violence can help and make a positive effect. He acknowledges his wording but defends his stance that he just did what the assignment asked. Before leaving, Luce asks Ms. Wilson what her favorite holiday is, and he says he loves Independence Day because of what it stood for, but when he brings up fireworks and makes an explosion gesture, Ms. Wilson takes it as a threat and informs his father about it. He and Amy confront Luce about the comment he made, in addition to the fireworks being in his locker. He explains that the guys on his track team share lockers, so the fireworks do not belong to him. Peter thinks Luce is lying to them, while Amy is not sure what to believe. Luce later goes out for a run and ends up going to Orlicki’s house for a moment. They talk about the situation with Corey and Stephanie, as well as Orlicki making a comment that Luce and DeShaun are two different types of black men. Luce goes home to his mother who apologizes, she defends Ms. Wilson’s actions were just looking out for Luce. Here we see the conflict and issues of confusion of a parent. We also see how Luce’s questions and raising awareness about students rights is a principal example of decolonization. Due to him standing up and applying his voice. Also at the school car wash, DeShaun gets in trouble for being there until Luce intervenes, saying he invited DeShaun. They both talk about how Ms. Wilson got DeShaun kicked off the team after she found weed in his locker. He points out how Luce didn’t get in trouble for it despite smoking as well, because he knows that Luce is like a symbol of token for the school, like the American flag is for America. We see differentiation in favoritism between students like Deshaun and Luce. How Deshaun’s locker was illegally searched by Ms. Wilson and after she finds marijuana he had his scholarship revoked and kicked off the team. On the contrary Luce was not penalized after she found fireworks in his locker. You can call this collective punishment, Ms. Wilson was on a hunt vendetta for the black players on the track team? These are actions of malpractice, misapplication of power in authority given to an individual!  What Stephanie went through in the basement of the party was also an act of crime and colonization in women. Throughout the movie the bigger picture was to prove a point in how black scholars are viewed in society. As  a student with little chance and hope of a good future, Luce turned that around for himself because even though he was viewed as a positive role model, he still got away with little secrets and actions he took. Although he did, he still was viewed as a hero and role model in the school.  Although everyone in the school system was obligating or should we say applying this form of scholarly pressure on him as a black student with white parents, he proved Ms. Wilson was wrong at the end of the movie using reverse psychology as a mechanism to get her to admit how she felt and viewed black students and people in America! She spoke about how difficult it was for black Americans in society today. She showed them how they would live in the world being violated of their privacy, being accused of crimes they didn't do, being investigated or viewed as whatever the colonizer chose to view them as!  Luce did not fold or give in; he continued to be a great student with secrets just like America’s civilization. We can also include the government as well, in regards to how they imply how they care and are doing the right thing for America but have done their dirty and horrible acts holding on to dirty secrets, crime, as a high white professional organization publicizing good. Luce is an example of how America is viewed today. By their outstanding history and achievements, regardless of the negativity confirmed or enlightened. For example  when principal Dan, Luce’s parents and Ms. Wilson saw the video of Luce and his friends all smoking weed in the video he disclosed during their meeting at the school. That information did not change the principal perspective and still viewed Luce as a good student. That’s how America is viewed today as the land of opportunity, regardless of the history here. Which is another reason why the immigrant percentage rate is still increasing drastically! Everyone is seeking that opportunity in life! Let’s be honest here it's called that “White privileged lifestyle”!

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In the movie "Luce" you see decolonization in many ways in the role of Luce. It starts where luce was adopted by a white couple and because they were unable to learn saying his birth name they decided to just change his name. It could have been because the parents couldn't say it but they also wanted him to feel like he was from his adopted parents. They probably just didn't want him to stand out from other kids (innocently). He had to learn how to speak English. He was old enough to know how to use weapons and defend himself in his birth home.

He knew he had white privilege even though his skin tone was not white. He was raised by white parents and so he had a different upbringing compared to the black students around him in school. His classmate had gotten kicked off the team for finding weed in his locker. Meanwhile when they found fireworks in Luce's locker they contacted his mother and asked her to speak to him before calling the cops.

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In the movie "Luce," an African teenage boy named Luce, writes a disturbing and thought provoking essay from Frantz Fanon about colonialism. Frantz, was an advocate on violence towards the colonizer, and believed that violent resistance is necessary toward decolonization. And Luce agreed with him. It is important to remember that Luce was a child soldier from a country in Africa, before coming to America, that was probably a poor country. As a child soldier, he must have had to fight against the colonizer. I think Luce was an angry teenager, and was holding in all of the trauma of his young life. He probably always had to change who he was, or modify his behavior for someone else, or a cause. As a child soldier, he learned how to live a certain way to defend his freedom. When his country was colonized, he learned a new way of life. When he was adopted by a white couple, from America, he had to learn a new way of life. He was only 17 years old, who knows how long he was a child soldier? He had to change who he was many times, and that is now how he lives and survives. He probably wrote that essay to explain that since the beginning of time, there had been violence to gain any type of decolonization and/or independence. Does it matter what his beliefs are? He most likely want some type of change from the "normal" way of life that we all have become so accustomed to. The way we are treated based on race, religion, etc. The way we label each other, based on what we deemed the person to be, not letting each person be a participant in his/her own life.

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The movie 'Luce' significantly contributes to the discussion of decolonization. It vividly portrays colonialism's challenges through its characters' struggles for identity and liberation. The film delves into power dynamics, resistance, and the wanting of freedom in societies that operate with colonial ideologies. Drawing on Franz Fanon's concepts, it offers an in-depth exploration of race, culture, and power dynamics, highlighting the complexities of identity formation and the resistance against colonialism.

Luce is a character who faces challenges in forming his identity and resisting colonial oppression. Being an African immigrant adopted by a white American family, he confronts complex power dynamics and cultural norms. Luce struggles with conforming to societal expectations and tries to stand up against attempts to stereotype him. This reflects the idea of resistance as a way to assert oneself and be independent, as emphasized by Fanon.

Harriet Wilson actively participates in decolonization by fostering critical thinking and introspection among her students. She motivates them to question their preconceptions and societal standards, especially during conversations about race and identity. She helps her students understand complex topics and develop empathy, breaking down colonialist ideologies.

Harriet and Luce's relationship is strained when she suspects his behavior to deviate from her perception of him as the perfect student. Despite this conflict, Harriet remains committed to justice and refuses to abandon her principles. She empowers her students to challenge dominant narratives, envision alternative futures, and advocate for social justice.

She was ultimately fired from school due to her commitment to justice and challenging oppressive systems, highlighting the struggle for liberation and justice against established power structures. This reflects the resistance encountered in the pursuit of decolonization and echoes Franz Fanon's call for developing a critical perspective to combat colonialism.

The movie also deals with the issue of tokenism and its impact on the main character and his teacher, Ms. Wilson. Luce, an African immigrant adopted by a white family, undergoes the pressure to fit into the stereotypical expectations of success. On the other hand, Ms. Wilson has to deal with institutional pressures that continue to perpetuate tokenism narratives. The story of both characters prompts reflection on race, identity, and representation in society, which aligns with Franz Fanon's call for critical consciousness and resistance against oppressive systems.

The characters Amy and Peter Edgar's behavior and mindset reflect some aspects of colonialism. They try to integrate Luce into American culture by imposing their standards of success and conformity on him. This assimilative approach takes precedence over preserving Luce's heritage, as evidenced by Amy's decision to rename him "Luce" because she couldn't pronounce his native name. This act erases his cultural identity, which goes against Franz Fanon's perspective on decolonization. Fanon believed preserving and celebrating one's cultural heritage is crucial to resisting colonial domination and reclaiming autonomy.

The movie Luce explores decolonization through complex characters, shedding light on the difficulties of fighting colonial ideas and offering a multifaceted perspective on the interplay of power, self-liberation, and cultural identity.

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In the movie Luce, there were several ways in which decolonization was displayed. Luce was the epitome of the black idol student: An achiever, intellectual, poster boy, and an all-around excellent student. However, paying keen attention to his idiosyncrasies, Luce was dealing with his own psychological problems. He was suppressing the traumas that he experienced when he was in Africa. He migrated from Africa as a young soldier and was adopted by a white couple.

His essay about colonization was disturbing and led his professor, Ms. Wilson, to be observant and pay close attention to him. His parents blatantly avoided these details. They treated him as though he were their biological child.

Decolonization came into play when his parents tried to name him. They could not pronounce his name, so they changed it. He was just Luce—no last name. It's a bit uncanny. It also reflected indigenous people back then.

Two incidents that stood out and should have made his parents suspicious, was when he threw his pet gold fish out of the fish tank and also when he caused a fire in his school with fire crackers that were located in his locker. The biase about the locker is, when Deshaun, his black classmate, was caught by Ms. Wilson, with weed in his "shared locker" he was kicked off the team, and lost his scholarship with no questions asked. However, Luce was caught with illegal firecrackers in his "shared locker," and his parents were called in to have a meeting with him, Ms. Wilson, and Principal Towson. No other penalties, just a warning. His credentials were never impaired.

His professor, Ms. Wilson-no novice to Luce's background- was black and her peers were white. Population ruled against her and fast forward, when Luce tried to blame her for his downfalls, she clearly stated, "America put you in a box." All around, his Principal and parents lived in a bubble of cognitive dissonance and wanted to defend him in whatever way possible. The social structure will forever challenge Luce and others like him. The way the world saw him. He had no choice but to keep up.

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Wow I just watched the movie and I must say that was deep! In the movie "Luce", Luce represented a scholar student, a student that all teachers expect everyone else to look up to as a role model. Luce was the throphy kid, the golden child and that left him feeling like he had to live up to everyones expectations. Behind Luce having to be what everyone wanted him to be he was fighting to be heard, he wanted to decolonize what educators told other students who they had to be other than telling them to be themselves to speak up on for who and what they believed in and that where he felt it was needed to write that paper on Franz Fanon where he stated violence was needed which for some may be controversial. Fanon wrote that it will be dangerous that there will be consequences, that it will be ugly and Luce showed exactly that. Luce was treated different because his parents were white but would he have had the same experience if they were not, would he have shine and been noticed? In the movie it showed that a student "Deshaun" who had a scholarship and was handed negative consequences kicked off the team because he was caught smoking outside of school and they knew that Luce was involved but he did not face the same consequence. Ms.Wilson stood up against the oppressive system and that is what got her fired. She wanted the colored students to see that they would have a harder life in the outside world but used that against the students and that backfired.

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After viewing the film Luce, I find that decolonization played a huge role in his actions and it played a huge role in some of the reactions and responses his was getting from people in the school. Ms. Wilson asked him to write in paper in the voice of some one. When he wrote his paper, she reacted in a concerned and somewhat frightened way. She acted as if these were his own words. He was only following the directions of the assignment. Ms. Wilson was more concerned with Luce’s paper due to his past of being a child solider before being adopted and brought to America. Everyone around Luce had high expectations for him and because he did one thing that was out of the norm of his usual behavior Ms. Wilson began to see other behaviors that were concerning. If he would have never chose Franz Fanon and wrote about his “extreme” views on colonization he probably would have continued to fly under the radar. I don’t believe the school itself had an atmosphere of decolonization. It was Luce who was trying his best to show the adults around him how colonization was influencing the culture of the school. Luce made many points through this movie to show how certain of his classmates were being singled out. First it was Deshawn for his marijuana use, then it was Stephanie for not wanting report what happened to her during a party with friends. Luce was trying to show how the divides within the school were affecting everyone. Because Ms. Wilson was dividing students and treating everyone different based on small personality details. Rules and regulations also need to be set for all not just a few. If one has consequences all should be held to the same standard. Being black is not a crime and you should not have to work extra hard to be the best and feel added pressure to not make any mistakes. Mistakes are a part of evolving in life. In order to decolonize people have to reflect and make a promise to change.

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In the psychological thriller "Luce", decolonization (in the eyes of Franz Fanon) plays a huge role. It explores how individuals struggle with their identities, personally and culturally in the aftermath of colonial rule. We see this in the character of Luce, who clearly struggles with who he is. He was adopted into a White family as a Eritrean kid and didn't really know his place in life. Therefore, decolonization helps us understand how Luce deals with figuring out who he is and shows the challenges he faces when trying to fit into a society that he doesn't truly understand. Something that stuck with me from this movie is the fact that Luce was treated differently than other Black students due to him being raised in an all White household. This cause him to feel disconnected from his own race, especially when his friend Deshaun faced worse repercussions than him for doing the same crime. To me, it seemed like he didn't realize he was treated with more respect until then and that was one of the things that caused an uproar in his fight with his identity.

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Luce is a very special student better say a role model student who has good grades, dresses good, comes from a wealthy family, has everything he needs t succeed in life kind of “the perfect” role model student. Luce does not get in trouble or penalized for anything.

We see in this film on the other side his classmates or friends who are the complete opposite of who Luce is and who do get penalized for things.

The way I see decolonization in this film Luce has no choice but to live this way and to be “this model student” he has to live by those around him and looking at him expectations is like the only way he gets accepted or is accepted is by been this perfect role model person. Even the way his adopted parents changed his name just because they7 couldn’t pronounce it. completely erasing his identity and who he was, his culture, race everything that he was.

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In the film "Luce," decolonization plays a significant role thematically, although it might not be overtly addressed in the narrative. The movie deals with complex issues of identity, race, and power dynamics, particularly in the context of a former child soldier from Eritrea adopted by white parents in America.Throughout the movie, Luce is depicted as a model student and an example of the success of the American dream. However, as the story unfolds, tensions arise as his teacher, Harriet Wilson, becomes suspicious of his intentions after she discovers a controversial paper he wrote for her class. This suspicion leads to an investigation into Luce's past and motives, ultimately revealing deep-seated racial and cultural tensions within the community.

One interpretation that saw in the film is that it highlights the challenges faced by individuals from marginalized communities, even when they seemingly conform to the expectations of the dominant culture. Luce's adoption by a white family and his subsequent assimilation into white culture raise questions about identity, authenticity, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The tension between Luce and his predominantly white surroundings also highlights the complexities of decolonization in a modern context. It underscores the ongoing struggle for individuals to assert their own cultural identities while navigating a world still influenced by colonial legacies and power structures.

In summary decolonization in "Luce" involves confronting and dismantling the systems of oppression and prejudice that limit the agency and autonomy of marginalized communities. It involves challenging the dominant narratives and power structures that perpetuate inequality and striving for a more inclusive and equitable society.

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The movie "Luce" is a thought-provoking and poignant portrayal of a young African American boy living in a white household. Luce, the main character of the movie, was adopted by a white couple and was the ideal student for the colonizer. He was an excellent student and athlete who achieved everything. His parents changed his name to something easier to pronounce, and he fit right in. However, Luce faced immense pressure domestically and globally to be this perfect black kid, and he was not one to cause trouble or exude any delinquent behavior.

Despite his achievements, Luce struggled to find his true identity and place in society. He felt like he was fighting so hard not to be this thing that everyone fears him to be. At one point in the movie, he says he feels like he "only gets to be a saint or a monster". Luce's story takes a turn when he wrote his paper on Franz Fanon, a historical figure who believed that decolonization can only happen when the native takes up his or her responsible subjecthood and refuses to occupy the position of violence-absorbing passive victim. The teacher was alarmed by his choice since she hadn't taught about this historical figure. To make matters worse, this teacher decided to go through his locker and found illegal fireworks.

Luce was not given the same treatment as other children. His teachers and parents believed he was set out for greatness and kept a tight leash on him. There wasn't much room for deviating from the path of success for Luce. While he tried to free himself of this colonization, he was painted out to be a monster, rather than a young man trying to find his place in the world. The film challenges the audience to look deeply into the message that the writers were trying to convey about the struggles of identity, race, and societal pressure that many young African American boys face in America.

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An important role in exploring identity and power was decolonization in the thriller "Luce". Luce is an adopted black teenager who deals with the pressure of fitting into a mostly-white society.  In the film, we see the struggles Luce goes through to keep his own identity while still  facing stereotypes in society.  As he challenges the pressure from society, Luce reflects Franz Fanon's ideas about breaking free from colonial influences on both social and personal levels. The movie does a great job highlighting how the purpose of decolonization is to reclaim your own identity and resist oppression.

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In the movie Luce The main character, Luce, is a black guy trying to find his place in a mostly white world. He's fighting against stereotypes and expectations placed on him, and he's trying to be his own person while fighting his demons from his past life. Decolonization in the movie shows how he's trying to break away from old ways of thinking and take charge of his own future. however he still struggles throughout the movie with his old ways

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Basically, In "Luce," decolonization plays a significant role in exploring themes of identity, power dynamics, and cultural influence. Decolonization refers to the process of undoing the effects of colonization, where formerly colonized peoples reclaim their autonomy and cultural heritage.

The film delves into how Luce navigates his identity as an African-American in a predominantly white society. Decolonization in this context involves Luce grappling with his cultural roots, questioning societal expectations, and asserting his own agency in defining who he is. In addition Franz Fanon's work, which focuses on the psychological effects of colonization, adds depth to the exploration of identity and power dynamics in the film. It sheds light on how colonialism impacts individuals' sense of self and their interactions with others.

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In Luce, decolonization plays a significant role in exploring how historical and cultural contexts influence personal and social dynamics. The film, which incorporates themes from Franz Fanon’s work, shows how colonial legacies impact identity and power relationships. Luce, the main character, navigates a world where these colonial influences shape his interactions and how others perceive him. The story delves into the complexities of race, identity, and power, highlighting how decolonization can reveal and challenge underlying issues of inequality and cultural domination. Through Luce's experiences, the film reflects on the ongoing effects of colonial history on contemporary society and personal identity.

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In " Luce," decolonization plays a big role in highlighting themes of identity, power, and how society expects us to behave. looking in from Franz Fanon’s ideas about colonialism and its mental effects, the story digs deep into how colonial histories shape who we are.

Luce, the main character, deals with the struggle of living in a world that puts labels on him based on his race and background. The film makes us think about how these outside identities can cause inner conflict and make it hard to define ourselves.

Fanon talks about how colonization can lead to feeling disconnected from oneself, especially when caught between one’s culture and the dominant society.

Decolonization in "Luce" also shows the need to fight against the oppressive systems we live in. The way Luce interacts with other characters reveals the power struggles around race and privilege. It pushes viewers to think about how these dynamics are shaped by history and calls for a reevaluation of what society expects from us.

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Luce is a psychological thriller that incorporates the work of Franz Fanon. What role does decolonization play in Luce?