Gangs Of New York
Gangs Of New York follows Amsterdam Vallon, the fictional son to the fictional Priest Vallon, the head of the real Irish Catholic gang, “Dead Rabbits.” The film follows his mission to seek revenge for his father’s murder. The historical accuracy is praised in the film and in an interview for the History News Network, a professor of George Washington University even spoke about this.
Gangs Of New York
The Great Debaters
This film follows the infamous debate led by Melvin B. Tolson. This 1930’s debate made history when the all-Black Wiley College challenged and defeated the largest, most known White college debate teams. The film also challenges the social constructs in Texas during the great depression. It should be noted that The Great Debaters never rewrites history like other accounts do. However, one critique of the film is that it is too one-sided, where blacks are portrayed as more intelligent and academic while whites are arrogant and racist
The Great Debaters
