“Jafar” is a short film by Nancy Spetsioti, Greek filmmaker who decided to raise awareness about the ever-present problem of racism.
The film shows hospital waiting room where a white Greek family of three encounters a dark-skinned immigrant. The parents’ reaction reflects fear, intolerance and disgust as they pull their little daughter away from the man.
As everyone’s discomfort grows, a nurse calls all of them inside the doctor’s office. The film is made in the way that makes us uncomfortable the whole time. However, what the doctor reveals at the end of the movie leaves everyone speechless.
It’s not pleasant to face and deal with your own racism. Nowadays, as the crisis with immigrants is growing, we all must learn to be tolerant and what’s even more important, kind to each other.
This amazing short film, with more than 2 million views on YouTube, shares a powerful message about humanity and equality.
Nancy Spetsioti seems to have found the perfect way to illustrate the immigrant crisis and how it affects everyone.
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