Sometimes these movies and tv shows only highlight the negative Black experiences, and ignore the positive, which then places negative stereotypes on Black people that represent us as subordinates and consistently in pain and suffering. Many TikTok-ers have complained about these movies causing PTSD in the Black community. It also adds to the “White Savior” complex (e.g. Hidden Figures) which elevates the representation of White people who “assist” the black protagonists in these movies be relieved of their troubles and reach their freedom.
Resources:
How to support BLM: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter
Black mental health resources: https://twitter.com/testtubeplush/status/1337231680679993344
Therapy Sources: Primary Care Physician, IG: @Betterhelp, Employee assistance programs and therapyforblackgirls.com
OTHER SOURCES
https://filmdaily.co/health/develop-mental-health/
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