Manifest Destiny Down: Spacetime (2019)

Ultimately, Wicked is a story about the cost of being othered, the pain of being misnamed, and the quiet revolution of standing in your truth.

The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.

Throughout Brendan Fraser’s career, he has played a plethora of unique, layered characters who explore the importance of not being afraid to display your emotions, something that is often seen to not be a masculine trait. This idea of regulating emotion and what traits men are able to possess creates a toxic atmosphere for men who are often told they should not cry or represent their emotions in any physical way. These characters represent that men can be joyful, emotionally conscious, and sensitive, while also representing their masculine identity instead of painting those qualities as fighting against their masculinity.

When a US Army veteran returns home traumatized, he begins another battle with addiction.

Effortlessly beautiful and surprisingly tragic.

By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.