![]() ![]() Again, just remind yourself that this is a time that has fortunately passed-and it's STILL a great chance to see some great entertainers of the day. ![]() Do this as many times as you need to.then turn on the film! Why do I say this? Well, because you'll hear about 'pickininnies' and see many black characters who are giant negative stereotypes (eating fried chicken and obligatory watermelons, shooting dice, carrying razors and the like). However, I advise you to take a deep breath (perhaps two) and then repeat to yourself 'I do NOT need to be 100% politically correct all the time-and if I do so with this film I'll be missing some great history'. Because the 1930s was a rather racist period in our history, the audience watching this film today might be apt to turn it off because of the negative stereotypes (and there are plenty).
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