Parents' Guide to Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

This documentary is a sometimes-tough but absolutely necessary watch for people who are committed to being more socially conscious about race in the United States. Indeed, Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is meant as a wake-up call to Americans about the truth of their country's history: Not only is racism still alive and well in the United Stats, but it's a fundamental part of the country's foundation. The film is also a call to action -- Robinson makes it clear that it's up to all Americans to stop the tide of racism in order to put the United States on a better, more equitable path.

As a speaker and presenter, Robinson is effective, engaging, and empathetic; he draws on research, interviews, and personal experience to showcase exactly why it's important to address internal biases, teach accurate history, and properly question laws. He securely guides viewers through many of the "usual suspects"-type arguments against learning about racial history by providing cold, hard facts, often pulling from documents left by the United States' founding fathers and historic notables. With his sound arguments, there's no room for denial. Who We Are is a film that should be taught in every classroom; parents who show this film to their teens will be able to facilitate their own family's personal growth through exploration, tough conversations, and personal accountability.