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The films that I'll be listing in my April postings may not necessarily be films that I'd call my favorite films, but they will be favorites in the genres I'll be naming. The A to Z genres are very specific micro genres as opposed to the broader genres like action, romance, or comedy.
This has been my toughest micro-genre of all. I know many other films related to xenophobia have been made, but I've either not seen them or I'm just not remembering what I have seen. Let's get some help from you readers because I'm drawing a blank other than these few:
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)--I'm going to cheat on this one because I've never seen this film from beginning to end. I've seen most of it in pieces here and there and I know what the film is about. Since it fits into the category of distrusting foreigners I am including it in my list. What I have seen is good enough to make me want to watch it like it should be watched.
Enemy Mine (1985)--In this sci-fi film human and alien who are intense enemies must learn to get over prejudice and work together in order to survive after they both crash their spacecraft on a hostile uncivilized planet.
Far and Away (1992)--Irish immigrants arriving in 19th century America are not very well-liked by those long established in the U.S. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in the immigrant roles. An entertaining film of epic proportions.
Gangs of New York (2002)--More Irish hating during the mid-nineteenth century in one of the toughest neighborhoods in America's history--Five Points. This is a big film with some powerhouse acting talent. Good stuff, but rough.
Gran Torino (2008)--Clint Eastwood plays a grumpy widowed war vet who is not happy about the Asians moving into the neighborhood. Important lessons are learned by all.
District 9 (2009)-- Extraterrestrials stranded in South Africa are subjected to segregation and xenophobia by distrustful humans. Fantastic science fiction with social relevance.
Okay, help me with this one--can you name any films with xenophobia as a prominent theme? Have you seen the ones I've named? Are there any topics concerning xenophobia that you think should be covered in film?
Okay, help me with this one--can you name any films with xenophobia as a prominent theme? Have you seen the ones I've named? Are there any topics concerning xenophobia that you think should be covered in film?
