Dissecting the Casual Racism of “Airplane!”
Airplane! (1980) is a fun spoof comedy with lots of laughs, right? I watched this film for the first time the other night. I loved it. Then came the racist jokes.

Rie is a trainee teacher determined to turn her placement into the first step toward a career in education. Her plans begin to unravel after compromising footage is used to control her, leaving her trapped between her professional ambitions and the increasingly troubling behavior of people around her. As the practicum continues, Rie must decide how far she is willing to go to reclaim control of her future.
Airplane! (1980) is a fun spoof comedy with lots of laughs, right? I watched this film for the first time the other night. I loved it. Then came the racist jokes.
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Since Season 2 of Peacemaker is currently airing, let’s revisit the movie that started it all.