James H. Wallace II

It's boring. But the point is to see from "Tyrel's" perspective. Google "microaggressions". They are a real thing. I've experienced many of them as the only black person in many of my classes in high school. They seem innocent enough..at first. But simmering water and boiling water both evaporate eventually. To me, it's totally realistic how he reacted in the end. I may or may not have done the same thing when I was younger. The difference between how Tyler felt and what he actually said will resonate with many black males (and probably black females as well). As an educator, I've seen this happen in the classroom. I've witnessed how it can immediately change a young student's disposition. It's hard to be aware of microaggressions if you have not personally experienced them. But please don't stay unknowing. I feel the movie's only purpose is to 'try' and promote awareness. And after reading some other reviews it may have failed to do that for many viewers. Again, it's pretty boring, but it may help some people see a possible perspective of a young black American.