Raoul Peck's four-part miniseries "Exterminate All The Brutes" examines the history of colonialism, genocide, and white supremacy from a variety of angles.
In the first episode, Peck examines the historical causes of racism and colonialism in ancient Greece and Rome. He contends that Europeans established the idea of the "Other" to legitimize their dominance over other cultures and peoples.
In episode 2, Peck looks at the awful effects on indigenous communities of the genocidal acts committed by European colonizers in the Americas. He also examines the ways in which the concept of the "frontier" and the notion of "Manifest Destiny" were utilized to support the colonization of the West and the eradication of Native Americans.
Peck explores the horrific realities of slavery in the Americas and the transatlantic slave trade in episode 3. He also looks at how systematic inequality and racial relations are still shaped by slavery in contemporary nations.
In episode 4, Peck draws connections between the earlier episodes and considers the bigger picture ramifications of the history he has studied. He contends that the continued effects of colonialism, genocide, and white supremacy can be seen in the current political climate and that in order to solve the structural inequalities that still exist today, a more accurate and inclusive understanding of history is required.
Overall, "Exterminate All The Brutes" is a scathing and unyielding critique of the historical canon, forcing audiences to face painful truths about the roots of racism and the continuing effects of colonialism and white supremacy.
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