Question

Write a 3-4 page critical analysis of the film "Crash" in relation to the themes.Think about the issues addressed in the film.Were there characters that you could connect to the film?

1. What “issues’ are addressed in this film? i.e. race, class, stereotypes etc.…

2. What character(s), event, or theme did you resonate with? Why? Are there any characters you find it harder to identify with? Why?

3.What situation or scene affected you the most? Why?

4.Some criticized the film for reinforcing" stereotypes instead of eliminating"

them. What do you think this movie accomplishes?

5. What role did anger or hurt play in how the characters treated each other?

6. Do you think racism is this overt and obvious or more subtle and covert? Can you give examples?

7. Not all discrimination in the film is based on race-what other types of harassment do you see and how are you made to feel about it?

8. Which attempts at redemption in the film are most ironic and what do they show? 

9. How did language barriers create problems in this film?

10. Which stereotypes (if any) do you feel are supported by what you have experienced in your lifetime? What about your worldview affirms the suggestions about each of the various subgroups identified in the film?

Answer 1

1.      The main theme of the movie is racism; however, this movie has highlighted how does a culture source based on the racism can create problems like racial in justice, Stereotyping and economical distress. Hence, we can say that the invasive theme was racism different stories which are interconnected on same theme tried to address the issue which arises due to racial discrimination.

2.      Stereotyping as an additional theme in the movie which was very well portrayed through the story and its characters for instance, the wife of while DA’s accused a locksmith being the member of gang based on his background. The most difficult character which I found difficult to relate with was of father of the white Cop who lost is janitorial business.

3.      The scene which affected the most was conflict of culture, where the comment of the locksmith about a dented door was considered as a plot for additional money by the store owner.

4.      Yes, few critics said that this movie is actually re-in forcing the stereotyping, but we should remember that without showing the reality of society to most of the members of the society it is very difficult to bring the dark side of society like racism or stereotyping or cultural conflict in front of all the stakeholders of society and such thing when presented will force someone to think through it and will lead to positive actions which will reduce such racial discrimination.