This is an important story, and if you think the racism portrayed is somehow over the top, you're definitely missing the point. That IS the problem. And that his parents were supportive and generally good parents illustrates that sometimes even the most involved and loving white parents of black kids won't be able to understand what their kid is going through. Of course things really are that bad. As a white person, I see people subjected to racism enough that believing this story is a no brainer. It's not every person's story, but it's his and it's not that unusual (except for CK's talent and drive). It's everyday racism--and I remember the description of microaggressions, thinking, "that's hardly micro".
I had more of a problem with the script and the way the story was told in some parts. I got a little tired of hearing that CK really wanted to be a QB. At some point, that's a given or it ends. I think it would've been more successful in the hands of a better director. Regardless, I'm glad we got to see what led up to CK's activism, which I'll always be in awe of.
I had more of a problem with the script and the way the story was told in some parts. I got a little tired of hearing that CK really wanted to be a QB. At some point, that's a given or it ends. I think it would've been more successful in the hands of a better director. Regardless, I'm glad we got to see what led up to CK's activism, which I'll always be in awe of.