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The Complexity Of "The Hate U Give", Esther Alexander
The Complexity Of "The Hate U Give", Esther Alexander
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"The Complexity of 'The Hate U Give'" discusses significant cultural and societal aspects of the 2018 N.A.A.C.P. award-winning film, "The Hate U Give." As part of evaluating the film, this essay analyzes the film's portrayal of police brutality in the black community, its long-term consequences, complex discussions that black adults have with youths and themselves, and how difficult it is to get justice for the victim.