For our final dramatic criticism, I chose the film, Monster’s Ball. This film illustrates the joining of two races and cultures in a small segregated town. The plot revolves around a white racist police officer, Hank (Billy Bob Thorton), and a black, soon-to-be widow of a death row inmate, Laticia (Halle Berry). It is a truly moving story that is a must see for all generations.
Hank shows his racism by running the black neighbors off with a shot gun. However, Hank’s son believes that they are people just like him, and breaks down when he has to execute a black inmate, Lat