Crash

Prelude

This report will endeavor to analyze the key characters from Million Dollar Baby directed by Clint Eastwood and Crash directed by Paul Haggis. Both these films carry controversial subject matter, relating to how race, class, stereotypes and discrimination are portrayed in the media. This report will focus on Frankie, played by Clint Eastwood, Maggie Fitzgerald, played by Hillary Swank, Eddie �Scrap Iron’ Dupris, played by Morgan Freeman from Million Dollar Baby and Jean Cabot, played by Sandra Bullock, Officer John Ryan, played by Matt Dillion, Farhad played by Shaun Toub, Anthony, played by Chris �Ludacris’ Bridges and finally Peter, played by Larenz Tate. This analysis will also include complimentary information on the distinction between classes that these characters display, the way their stereotypes (and reverse stereotypes) affect their interactions, the power struggles that occur and finally the ideologies that develop from these.

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Crash Summary

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