Race in Pandemic Films
Merle highlights the absence of marginalized groups in early pandemic films, using "Panic in the Streets" as a stark example of racial exclusion. The discussion shifts to how more recent films may feature diverse casts but often fail to engage with themes of race or racism, reducing characters to mere archetypes. Robert suggests that older films can offer a more comforting narrative, albeit within a limited and problematic American perspective.In this clip
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