Black Quote by Haile Gerima
“To me, entertainment is really the new plantation. It's the new sugar, the new cotton, that black people work for somebody else to be richer than them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Haile Gerima on Media and Race, 2008
Entertainment exploits marginalized groups for profit, similar to historic labor exploitation.
In simple terms: Entertainment can be a modern form of exploitation.
Key Takeaway
Question who benefits from media production.
Themes
media
race
exploitation
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- film production
- advertising
- music streaming
- content creation
Key Concepts
capitalism
cultural appropriation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who profits from the content you consume?
- How can creators ensure fair representation?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives can mask systemic inequities.
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