Shadow Of Hate Analysis

Will, Sick, anger, and ashamed are the perfect three words to describe the many thoughts and feelings that rush through your head while watching the film Shadow of Hate. For I was truly disgusted when learning about the shameful acts of discrimination and hate crimes that were performed on certain cultural groups. In fact, this video was the first exposer to the crucial inhuman treatment of others. For throughout my high school education I was taught about the unequal treatment of others for different race and religion beliefs, but I was never exposed to the harsh punishments each cultural or religion faced, such as the unequal treatment of the Mexican American burial to the harsh living conditions to Asian Americans. I also thought it was
interesting how you mentioned your history background and how this video still rings light upon how tremendous these acts where and how some of us are still not exposed to this history. As a counselor this video brings up an uneasy and harsh reality that this is our history, and it has a significant impact on many different individuals. Due to this we must acknowledge different cultures and respect their background and believes, for we cannot repeat history by reacting hateful crimes, but we can make history by acting on equality and peace.