The film really emphasizes the point of how it's important to recognize your culture, but not be restricted by the bounds that society expects from us. In your day to day, you might not recognize stigmas like these, but this film signals how this is part of daily life whether you recognize it or not. I do think that this film does contribute to social change due to it can provide a valuable perspective into the story of someone who wants to prove that she is more than just what people expect of her. The film drives you to be different than what people think you are and shows those who doubt that you can persevere. It helps establish that validation is not needed if you are confident in yourself. East Side Sushi shows that breaking barriers is a difficult process, but through your efforts, you can change people's perspectives for the better.

 

 

The character that shines in this film is Waymond and his extremely humanistic view of the world. At the heart of the movie lies a sense of empathy for those around you. Even though it might seem like everything is crumbling around you, it's important to remember those who are there for you. The quote “In another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you” that Waymond states even though both of them are wildly successful is the perfect example of this. The situation that Evelynn is in with the IRS may be tough but Waymond’s optimism is consistently the shining beacon of hope. His kindness initially looks like ignorance, but he proves that even though he knows the family situation he chooses to see the best. 

 

 We can see correlations in this message in The BlacKKKKlansman with Ron Stallworth putting up this impression of witness to invade the KKK. The second problem that the film brings up is classism and its interpretation. The film obviously portrays Worryfree as a new form of slavery and displays the extent of what people will do for a home or financial stability. Cassius gives up his ideals and morals and even his relationship just so he can make more money. He battles with the moral ideals of sacrificing his income or sacrificing his relationships. The film satirizes the work culture of the United States as a twisted form of late-stage capitalism where the free market reigns supreme. The introduction of the horsemen highlights the point that the director is trying to make by trying to show at what point do we draw the line. We can make a lot of similarities to an episode of Black Mirror by showing that while this film is dramatized, it has roots in reality and modern-day America.