CrashStereotypes are the organizing factors that virtually shape the way we think in 20th century America. Somehow they manage to categorize some of life's most complex issues into nice distinct sections. Classifications and organization, at first glance, seem useful for distinguishing the various aspects of modern life. However, these grouping methods can be very inaccurate, leaving misconceptions in the minds of citizens globally. Stereotypes, although originating as convenient sorting mechanisms, instead influence our thinking process. Crash depicts numerous characters and brings them together through carjackings, car crashes, and shootouts. The film Crash represents the nature of race relations in America. Most of the characters depicted in the film are somewhat racially opinionated and find themselves embroiled in conflicts that force them to examine their own discrimination. The films show how a stereotype, a miscommunication, or a lack of communication can turn into a volatile situation. Through these characters' connections and lack of communication, the film tries to show prejudice and racism are frequent and common in America today. Issues of race and gender cause a group of strangers in Los Angeles to crash psychologically and physically into drama. Graham is a police officer whose brother is a street criminal, and it hurts him to know that his mother cares more about his good-for-nothing brother than about him. Rick is a Los Angeles district attorney whose wife, Jean, makes no secret of her horror and hatred of people not like her. Jean's worst dreams about black people come true when her SUV is stolen by two African-American men. Cameron is a wealthy African American television producer with... middle of paper... my religion and ethnicity. The fact is that in my home country Iran, the majority is Muslim and there is a small percentage of people with different religions such as Jews and Christians; so there is a sort of discrimination and prejudice there too. Sometimes they cannot (or do not want to) accept that other people with different religions have the right to live and speak openly. Perceptions of other racial or ethnic groups affect your ability to communicate with others, but it shouldn't happen that way. For example, the way different people dress is basically a reason why people learn to talk to that person. Bibliography Haggis, Paul. "Accident". Movies. Entertainment at Lions Gate. August 2005.Ali, Moiz. "Blinded by the media." Wings 12th edition. PP. 33-37.Cohen, Lisa. "Call it what you want, but don't call it news." Wings 12th edition. PP. 38-42