From YT: "The festival trailer for the award-winning documentary feature about Daryl Davis, a black musician who befriends members of the KKK and other white supremacists in search of the answer to his question: "How can you hate me if you don't even know me."
Another thing I'm surprised (or perhaps not necessarily surprised unfortunately) that hasn't hit the Sift before.
Inspiring story of a black musician that befriended members of the KKK and ultimately, through his friendship, convinced many of them to leave the klan.
I think this is entirely relevant in the current times of divisiveness, where the far ends of the political spectrum are constantly pushing for more hate, to show that bringing people together is not done by shouting at them, insulting them or punching them. It's done by listening to them (ie. giving them a platform) and then having a reasoned discussion.
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Asmosays...As an adjunct to this video, there is this interview with 2 BLM activists that is part of the documentary.
The awful irony is that in the documentary, Daryl has far more reasoned and polite conversations with dyed in the wool white supremacists than he does with fellow members of his race.
After the two interviewees walk out, a 3rd BLM member steps in and launches an escalating tirade, but storms out without even bothering to listen to a different viewpoint.
This is what I think is the issue. When people who proclaim that black lives matter can't even sit there and listen to the opinion of a black man, what's the fucking point?
Perhaps the most poignant part of this video is the last minute (from 10:00 onwards).
(speaking about one of the BLM members)
"He was very definite that white people could not change. How is he going to advance any agenda in this country, as diverse as it is?"
newtboyCould be good.
Racism is just one poisoned fruit of the tree of ignorance.
If you take the time to know the 'other', you may realize there is no significant difference beyond appearances. People of other races and cultures may be more similar to your mindset and morals than people of your own, individuals are individuals.
bobknight33It is in the best interest of media, news and politicians to keep this poisoned fruit of racism alive. There is big money in it. They don't want you to truly know the 'other'.
Daryl Davis is doing a good job.
Fairbssays...money true and I would say power too; it's a big reason trump got elected
It is in the best interest of media, news and politicians to keep this poisoned fruit of racism alive. There is big money in it. They don't want you to truly know the 'other'.
Daryl Davis is doing a good job.
MordhausI'm a firm believer that racism is, by and large, allowed to exist through simple ignorance.
People fear what they don't know, and uneducated (not stupid) people can easily be led into believing the worst things simply because a leader took the time to indoctrinate them.
Additionally, it is a damn shame we don't have a better memorial at the site of the I have a dream speech.
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