Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Is the role Magical Negro still here?

     Is the offensive role still used in movies were played in these last three years? Around recently movies should already stop using that role if it is offensive in the first place. Directors might have realized by now that it isn't really a role that is should be used now. Or do they still use the role today.

     The answer to that is yes. In the Captain America film the Winter Soldier, the capt is seen talking to a black male on his usual morning runs. The black male hasn't been seen throughout most of the film and is shown when the climax is near. The character has the characteristics of the "Magical Negro," who gives some advice to the capt and helps him the final battle.

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