The hate U give

It’s a film directed by George Tillman’s Jr and based on the Angie Thomas novel. Its main
subject is a poignant exploration of racial injustice and identity.

It is casted by Amandla Stenberg follows Starr Carter character who live two navigated
environments, she grew up in a black neighbourhood but attends a white private school. It
proves points about the code switching in different versions and behaviours of herself, the
struggles she has between home and friends.and the environmental differences.it all starts
when Starr attends a local house party and runs into a childhood friend named Khalil, who
ends up offering her a ride home, which she accepts.

On the way home, Khalil is pulled over by a white police officer for a random vehicle check.
He is asked to get out of the car, which he does, but when he opens the driver-side door
again to check on Starr, the police officer shoots and kills him, thinking a hairbrush in his
hand is a weapon.

Khalil was portrayed as a drug dealer and bad person while the police officer who shot him is
portrayed as a good, decorated cop who had a genuine fear for his life. At first, Starr
chooses not to speak up,But then she meets an activist named April Ofrah and she becomes
encouraged to stand for her friend khalil,she then speaks anonymously on tv about the truth
and the fact that his life "mattered." And in the after protest When the police launch tear gas
into the crowds, trying to disperse them, violence starts.

King is a drug dealer who is Khalil's boss who starts threatening Starr for speaking up.

After the riots, Starr and her half-brother Seven go to the grocery store owned by their father,
Maverick, King throws a firebomb into the store, and Maverick, Starr, and Seven barely
escape. Maverick confronts King about the bomb, and his young son, Sekani, holds up a
gun, threatening to shoot King, just as the cops are arriving. Starr holds up her hands and
stands in front of Sekani, blocking him. King is arrested when members of the community
speak up against him.

Starr promises to continue on in her advocacy against injustice, and dedicates her efforts to
Khalil and his memory.

The film captures the emotional complexities of racism and police brutality. Gripping of the
struggles faced by marginalised communities. The actor Amanda portrayed Starr's emotions
givinging an unforgettable performance bringing authenticity and depth to her character.

The film is such a heart breaking resilience,activism and knowledgeable film highlighting the
importance of embracing cultural diversity to foster understanding and unity .

The aspect is to address systemic issues.it impact of social economic disparities,the role of
the media.the title connection to Tupac shakur’s “.thug life” it reflects on the cycle of
oppression and how it affects individuals, especially those in marginalised communities.

the “ thug life” which translates to The Hate U Give Little Infants F**ks Everyone'.
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is established through the father’s character maverick who imparts tupac’s philosophy to his
children explaining the roots of social and racial injustice.

In the film it talks or makes points about several topics exploring the border issues of
systemic racism,police brutality and the impact on young lives.

In the end the movie emphasises the importance of allyship of standing for what’s right,for
protesting,for proving points and making it clear that it isn’t a skin that’s evil, it’s the society’s
perspective, the film doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations .

It ended up having a significant impact on the media, by contributing the ongoing

conversation about representation of social justice.it’s success demonstrates the demand of
diverse stories that tackle real-world issues, it made a huge change about politics and further
growth.

The novel emphasises the importance of speaking out as a catalyst for changing
unjust systems. We see this theme most clearly in Starr’s decision to testify in front
of the grand jury and protest on behalf of Khalil. When Maverick explains the cycle of
THUG LIFE to Starr, he identifies protest and speaking up as some of the primary
ways to change the system. This conversation makes Starr realise that if she is silent
about what she knows, Khalil will never get justice because of the systemic racism
present in the justice system. The system can only change if people bring attention
to its injustices. In Garden Heights, there is a culture of silence around gang activity
because of fear of violent retaliation. not speaking out against King is tantamount to
continuing to allow gang life to control the neighbourhood. When multiple Garden
Heights residents snitch on King for lighting the Carter family store on fire, the police
are able to arrest King, helping to weaken the grip gangs have on Garden Heights. In
both cases, the novel emphasises that speaking out and trying to change deeply
entrenched systems always come with great personal risk. The King Lords do beat
up Mr. Lewis. At the protest, the police throw tear gas at Starr. Both King and the
police target Starr’s family. However, Starr and Mr. Lewis’s bravery allows for
awareness to grow and changes to be made. In Starr’s closing remarks, she
promises Khalil that she will “never be quiet,” a vow to continue her fight for change.

I remember watching “the hateU give”during the Black Lives Matter movement protest and
outcry in 2020 i remember watching it and knowing that it stands as more than a 2 hour
movie,it’s a call for action,it encourages youth to acknowledge the truth to encourage
viewers to reflect on their own biases and privileges while advocating for justice and equality
in an era where conversations about racial injustice are crucial.

Name :Mais Faisal Adnan Bilal

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