Steven Schwarz Professor Northern ENC – 1102 25 September 2014 Analysis I In the essay “Crash,” Roger Ebert critiques the film Crash. His claim is one of value that praises the worth of the movie. The warrants of his claim assumes the movie appeals to the reader’s sense of decency and personal growth. Ebert supports his claim by first explaining the ethnic diversity and socio-economic status of the characters to demonstrate the various levels of racism. He furthers his claim by continuously using examples of situations of which the characters must deal throughout the movie. The first example is about an Iranian who is assumed to be an Arab. Ebert additionally furthers his point of baseless assumptions by listing as examples several other characters, such as; the wife of a District attorney, Mexican-American locksmith, black cop, etc. All of these characters play certain roles that intertwine with one another which bring out their stereotypical belief. Furthermore, Ebert uses other stories such as Lawrence Kasdan’s Grand Canyon and Robert Altman’s Short Cuts to elaborate how Crash, is a little more unique film about the characters learning lessons through behavioral circumstances through inferences centered on race. Ebert explains that not too many films are capable of changing …show more content…
He promoted his support throughout the essay by using examples from the movie Crash. Ebert began the essay with examples on a broader scale, beginning to support his claim of racist stereotyping. As he progressed, each example began to take a more distinct shape and become more personal by telling their individuals stories. However, it was not until near the end of the essay, where Ebert really began to identify with the character, played by Matt Dillon. He recognized Dillon’s pain and frustration and continued to develop the idea of the character’s progress with their own issues of