G**k Section A Padlet by Tyke O'Brien

Autumn Zhou

2023-11-13 20:00:38 UTC

Can we talk about the inherent tragedy of the loss of a positive relationship between Keith and Eli/Daniel, united by a common interest in raising Kamilla, due to misunderstandings and prejudice? And the brief moment of unity between them when rushing Kamilla to the hospital?

Kevin Martinez

2023-11-13 21:50:49 UTC

Can we talk about the ways the film explores the concept of the "American Dream" and how is this concept portrayed through the eyes of its characters?

Kat Zirn

2023-11-13 23:38:53 UTC

Can we talk about the realization in Keith's mind when he went from punching Eli to punching himself at the hospital?

Matthew Reiling

2023-11-14 01:20:00 UTC

Can we talk about all of the dancing scenes throughout the movie and what they mean?

Ella von Thaden

2023-11-14 03:53:04 UTC

Can we talk about when Eli realized their lives were far more important than the shoes and that as long as they were alive they could start over while Keith had yet to realize it which led to the loss of Kamilla?

Asta Uziel

2023-11-14 04:02:27 UTC

Can we talk about how the film intentionally has Kamilla's family and Eli's family, as well as Kamilla and Eli, interact indirectly without knowing, making everything extremely interconnected, yet they have vastly different views on their surroundings and each other?

Hannah Pitney

2023-11-14 04:08:17 UTC

Can we talk about the theme of anger, especially within families, in the film? Anger throughout the film is expressed really aggressively by most of the characters, and in the end, Kamilla gets shot essentially because she's being overlooked while another aggressive display of anger is happening right outside.

Jessica Powell

2023-11-14 04:15:48 UTC

Can we talk about the theme of legacy in the film? Eli and Daniel's dad and Mr. Kim wanted to leave a legacy of a better life for their children, yet the deaths of Eli and Daniel's dad and Kamilla's mother left a legacy of violence for their respective offspring?

Marissa Halley

2023-11-14 04:38:37 UTC

Can we talk about how when Kamilla died, this death affected the characters by bringing about an anger and sadness that ended up connecting the characters in the end?

Halia Benn

2023-11-14 05:07:29 UTC

Can we talk about Kamilla as an individual and her relationship with education? How might her home life, work, and community shape her?

Alyssa Romero

2023-11-14 19:19:23 UTC

Can we talk about the importance of having Kamilla in the film and the sense of innocence she brings throughout the violence?

Warren

2023-11-14 19:54:30 UTC

How there was a common theme of making up to only begin fighting again?

Nicole Lee

2023-11-14 19:55:50 UTC

Can we talk about how as the film progresses, we gradually lose trust within the characters?

Advait Kartik

2023-11-14 19:57:31 UTC

Can we talk about the choice of filming the whole movie in Black and White? What significance does this play into the overall narrative of the character's relationships and the message behind the Riots?

Austin Hong

2023-11-14 19:57:55 UTC

Can we talk about the juxtaposition of Mr. Kim's dislike of black people and Keith's dislike of the Koreans?