A film that depicts racial overtones in our society

Rating: Null/10 (27 October 2010)

The film combines several stories about issues of race involving several characters who live in Los Angeles. The theme of this film is racism and stereotypes about different groups of people. The film contributed to this theme by portraying how white people are afraid of black people. This film depicts characters in Crash within the context of many typical ethnic stereotypes that exist in our society today. For example, that Latino character with a shaved head and tattoos is a gang banger, an upper-class white woman who is discomforted by the sight of two young Black kids is a racist, two young Black kids as being criminals, but these story lines causes these characters to rethink their own feelings and beliefs during their "crash moment" when they realize what really exists within themselves.
Don Cheadle plays Detective Graham who is a black detective who has a younger brother that is a small time criminal and their mother cares more about the younger brother which bothers him. The Cabots are a white couple played by Sandra Bullock who plays Jean Cabot the wife of Rick Cabot who is played by Brendan Fraser. Rick is a district attorney and Jean has a strong dislike for groups of people other than herself. Chris Bridges plays Anthony who is a young black man who doesn't like white people. Larenz Tate plays Peter who is a young black man who seems to be more open to other races.
The Thayers are a black couple who are very successful played by Terrence Howard who plays Cameron and Thandie Newton who plays his wife Christine. This couple is confronted by Officer Ryan, played by Matt Dillion, a white cop subjects them to a humiliating, questioning and an inappropriate body search of Christine, while his new partner, another white cop played by Ryan Phillippe watches. And, Shaun Toub plays Farhad who is a Middle Eastern store owner who feels threatened because of the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks who decides to purchase a gun for protection.
Another film with a racial theme is Gran Torino. This film addresses racism and the negative effects it can have. Also, it demonstrates that when faced with the realities of beliefs and viewpoints, people can change.
The color and angle of the film were great. For example, when Christine was involved in a car accident and was pinned in her car. The camera was able to capture all of the angles of the accident. The color of the fire was realistic and the natural lighting in that scene enhanced the fear that was lingering.
These characters emotionally and physically collide in this dramatic film. Their lives avoidably connect and their prejudices and biases are exposed. Some of them learn from their racial experiences while others find out about their dark side.