Yes, It Can Happen Here. And the Movies Warned Us

 

 

"I’ve been watching movies about political oppression, and scenarios like this one, for most of my life. But in all that time, I can honestly say that I’ve rarely experienced such a bone-chilling reaction as the one I had watching “I’m Still Here.” The movie itself, especially the first hour, is powerful. But that’s not what it was; I’ve seen plenty of powerful political films. What felt new to me — and intensely disquieting — was taking in a saga of repression like this one and wondering if it now had the potential to happen in America. I felt as if it was a question I’d never had to ask myself before"

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Yes, It Can Happen Here. And the Movies Warned Us