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Analysis Of The Documentary The Skin We Re In

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The documentary The Skin We’re In explores the severity of anti-black racism in Canada. It chronicles Desmond Cole’s journey to spread awareness regarding the issue. I found the video to be very powerful and educational although it was very biased. The Skin We’re In shows that media contain strong belief and value messages. Furthermore, everyone interprets messages portrayed by media differently. As displayed in the documentary The Skin We’re In, media contain messages concerning both belief and values. This media text focuses on the values and lifestyles of those belonging to the black community. It follows Cole, a member of the black community, as he guides viewers through what life is like when living as part of the black community. The
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