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How ‘The Convert’ Replaces One Tired Trope With Another That’s Just As Bad
How ‘The Convert’ Replaces One Tired Trope With Another That’s Just As Bad

(REVIEW) What “white savior” and “white guilt” movies both do is create a fantasy about Christian history that makes us comfortable. In reality, Western Christian history is far more complicated. Filmmakers like Tamahori simply replace one fantasy with another. And, ironically, miss out on a much better movie. “The Convert” has enjoyable pacing and individual performances, but its shallow treatment of its well-worn cliches will make few believers.

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Christianity, Entertainment, Film & TV, News, Politics, ReviewJoseph HolmesJoseph Holmes, movie review, review, race, white, black, racism, white guilt, white savior, news, movies, film, film and TV Comment
Jewish Democrat's Novel From Slave Era Stirs Racial Controversy
Jewish Democrat's Novel From Slave Era Stirs Racial Controversy

Matt Lieberman, who is in the middle of a campaign for a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia, is defending the racial content of his debut novel “Lucius.” Some have criticized the book by saying it presents a white savior narrative and uses racial slurs. Despite calls to drop out of the race, Lieberman is defending his campaign and his novel.

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