Module 5 Race and Ethnicity - The Matrix

To me one movie that came to mind was The Matrix (1999). In this movie we see Morpheus who is played by Lawrence Fishburn portrayed as the one who is enlightened and hold the keys to the truth about the Matrix. Although it is Neo who is "The One" Morpheus is instrumental in making Neo realize his capabilities and what he means for the future of humanity. Morpheus teaches Neo how to use and control his powers to use them to help defeat the machines and free humanity from the false reality they are living in. To me this is different that a stereotypical portrayal of an African American character because Morpheus is the one who has to teach Neo everything, he is the one who knows the truth behind the matrix and is seen as a wise person who others look to for support and guidance. He is also the captain of their ship the Nebuchadnezzar which takes them to and from the last human city of Zion. In this way Morpheus is different because he is the one teaching people the truths about the life they are living in, and he is the one who people trust to lead them in their ongoing war against the machines.