A Review of Divorce in the Black

This weeks guest. Ellen Sudderth of ESP Presents, April Thomas, and Wendy Arsad.

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Summary

The podcast discusses the movie 'Divorce in the Black' and its portrayal of divorce in the African-American community. The first scene and the coffin scene are highlighted as particularly impactful. The conversation then moves on to the alignment of the movie's portrayal of divorce with the reality in the community, with a focus on economic factors. The decision to divorce and the role of financial difficulties are explored. The panelists also discuss why women may end up marrying someone like the character Dallas, with factors such as fixing and building a man, familiarity, and religious upbringing being mentioned. The conversation explores the themes of healing after divorce, generational views on divorce in the Black community, and the process of rebuilding after a divorce. The guests discuss the importance of addressing trauma and brokenness before entering into a new relationship. They also touch on the changing attitudes towards divorce in different generations and the impact of children on the decision to leave a marriage. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the movie.

Keywords

Divorce in the Black, African-American community, portrayal, movie, first scene, coffin scene, alignment, reality, economic factors, decision, financial difficulties, marrying someone like Dallas, fixing, building a man, familiarity, religious upbringing, healing, divorce, generational views, rebuilding, trauma, brokenness, Black community.

takeaways

The first scene and the coffin scene in 'Divorce in the Black' are impactful and thought-provoking.
The movie's portrayal of divorce aligns with the reality of divorce in the African-American community, but some aspects could have been explored further.
Economic factors play a role in the decision to divorce, and financial difficulties can strain a marriage.
Women may end up marrying someone like Dallas due to a desire to fix and build a man, familiarity, and religious upbringing.
Men who are broken may require the help of another man to be fixed, but women can provide valuable support once the man is on a better path. Healing after divorce is an individual process that requires acknowledging and addressing one's own brokenness and trauma.
Generational views on divorce have shifted, with younger generations being more likely to leave a marriage when it becomes uncomfortable.
Rebuilding after divorce involves changing one's perspective and rebuilding trust in oneself and others.

The movie 'A Fall from Grace' sparked mixed reactions within the Black community, with some appreciating its portrayal of trauma and others expecting a different type of story.

titles

Why Women May Marry Someone Like Dallas
Impactful Scenes in 'Divorce in the Black' Changing Generational Views on Divorce
The Process of Rebuilding After Divorce

Sound Bites

"That first scene was a doozy."
"I thought it was a bit far-fetched."

"Confess that you are broken. You're not well enough for a relationship right now."
"Nobody wants to settle for anybody and nobody wants average."
"Rebuilding is changing your perception, how you see things, and what is really important to you."

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