They took a complex and in depth book and turned it into a ridiculously oversimplified hyperbolic Doco.. complete with sinister music when the baddies were on screen.
Any adult with a basic knowledge of history won't take away anything new from this. I get they have to make it compelling, but at least present some of the other sides thinking or the trade offs or complexities.
This film does highlight some serious issues that some people might not have been aware of. But it's myopic presentation will just lead to further oversimplified takes that seem to be making the problem worse.
Any adult with a basic knowledge of history won't take away anything new from this. I get they have to make it compelling, but at least present some of the other sides thinking or the trade offs or complexities.
This film does highlight some serious issues that some people might not have been aware of. But it's myopic presentation will just lead to further oversimplified takes that seem to be making the problem worse.