Deconstructing Karen

I'm disappointed but not surprised by some of the negative reviews on this piece. I'm so glad I got to watch this. Regina and Saira use this film not to discuss the history of racism, but focus more so on the understanding of institutional racism, and how the power of white women is currently (for the most part) upholding white supremacy. On the flip side, it also touches on the transformational positive power that white women can hold once they begin to genuinely understand the lived experience of marginalized people. It is fascinating and barely scratches the surface - it's a harsh starting point, but a necessary eye opener. This movie (and quite a few reviews I've come across) is a great example of how society will often prioritize politeness over the reality of oppression. Being cluelessly racist is okay, but calling it out is "rude". Policing reactive tones rather than the initial cause. Really interesting, highly recommend!

Maybe white women are the problem. After all, way too many of them seem to be ready, willing, and able to fall for this BS obvious grifting, Is it really all about self-abasement and the virtue signal? Jesus Christ. Rao and her friend come off as repellent bullies. While whining and moaning about their oppression (come on. They live better than the majority of middle America. Oh how oppressed they are. *sarcasm*) they are purposely haranguing the women in their dinners who disagree or question. My biggest question is why would women pay to go through this humiliation ritual. They're already mostly democrats. Isn't that humiliation enough? Seriously though, Rao is asking that white women spit on their ancestors. Hell should freeze over first. Regardless of from whence one comes, one should never, ever spit on their ancestors. Maybe they should stop thinking of themselves as "white" and start thinking of themselves as of "English," "German," "Scottish," "Czech," etc. Descent. Or, maybe they should get a man to moderate this because women obviously can't handle this on their own. They all came across as a bunch of ...well I can't say that word in a review here. But rhymes with witch. I will say this, I love to see how much grifting this race baiting nonsense has birthed. BLM, etc. You can't blame people for taking advantage of stupid. That's the real lesson here.

The reviewers here claiming this is "abusive" or "bullying" or "violent" really REALLY need to get a grip. Try and see what actual violence is and see how vile the comparisons to this really are. This film and the reactions to it are such an example of the dangers of white women, more so often, liberal white women who can't see their own racism. I was one of those women until I was called out and it transformed me. If you are uncomfortable then you're moving in the right direction. And if you just give up and let these incredible, generous women of colour, show you the way, you'll find a new power and a new path. The two women of colour who feature in this doc are so full of grace to extend such a hand to women who are often much more interested in maintaining their delusion than actually WORKING. It's amazing. It's moving and it should be required viewing.

Everyone who is not a person of color benefits from America's institutions. No one blames you. There is no shame in admitting this. This documentary challenges our willingness to accept that truth and then examine how we can unlearn what we think is true about "the others." The privilege that comes with not believing what huge swathes of Americans are telling you is true is astounding. The documentary takes on several issues that could be episodes within themselves - historical race-based trauma, white fragility, the silence of liberals/progressives - which makes it feel rushed. I am thankful that at least the conversation is happening. Kudos to these ladies for taking on this work. It's a heavy lift - threats on their lives notwithstanding.

One of the best statements made in this film from one of the hosts to a white woman is, "why are your feelings more important than the violence of our lives?" That line epitomizes white privilege and the essence of anti-racism education. It is the quiet part said out loud. It exposes the nuance of our supremacist culture, which privileges white over everyone else while also demonstrating the anti-blackness embedded in our societal system. This film does an impeccable job of pointing out those nuances, and crystallizing how they are upheld by liberal white women in an attempt to distance themselves from blatantly racist conservative white women. MUST WATCH FOR ALL.

Out of all violent American movies, this is probably the most so. I can see what may have drove people who made it, they are so far invested into their preffered world view that they could not look past the tips of their structurally oppressed noses to save their lives Somehow they have secured funds to produce and retail this piece of hateful fiction, And you know what, more power to them. I think that stuff like this should be made if for no other reason than to brin Critical Race Theroy to the masses. I cannot however understand how could anyone else enjoy, or learn from watching this attrocity. Furthermore, I am 80% sure that most of this picture qualifies as hate speach in most of Europe. 0/10 would not recommend to a friend.

Should be required viewing for all white people, not just women. I would love it if the people who gave this movie one star could sit in on one of these dinners and actually listen and participate. It's easy to label something and walk away, but what we all need to do right now as white people is ask ourselves a question featured in this film, and I'm paraphrasing: why is your discomfort with discussing racism more important than the actual lived experiences of the people affected by racism? Sit with those feelings and honestly ask yourself why you are so uncomfortable hearing about racism from two women of color.

This movie makes you feel compelled to be more self aware and how your actions can negatively impact those around you. It is important that these people do not get marginalized because of conditioning that has been generations in the making. When you think about it white culture tends to bulldoze its way in the culture of others and we twist and warp it until it goes away, shuts up, and assimilates to us to suit our own sensibilities. I think these ladies are just trying to make the world more aware of how their cultures are hurt and disregarded while the dominating race plays victim anytime they speak up. It's cruel and the truth is hard.