![]() That recognition forms a sense of unwavering atonement in Olivia, and she uses that as a catalyst to make change, no matter the cost. It draws a brilliant parallel between the two women, while adding a sense of personal stakes and complexity to the storyline. Tamika’s story hits particularly close to home for Olivia, when she’s forced to acknowledge her own privilege against the juxtaposition of her very similar situation. The lack of attendance at Tamika’s flower vigil drives the point home effectively, with a jarringly insignificant group of mourners compared to the overflow of activists marching for George Floyd. The episode then zeros in on how frequently cases of police brutality get ignored when they involve black women. All American - “The Bigger Picture” - Pictured (L-R): Daniel Ezra as Spencer and Samantha Logan as Olivia - Photo: Erik Voake/The CW - © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. Bre-Z gives one of her most moving performances as she delivers a gut-wrenching spoken-word piece, and the moment feels less fictional than it does channeled from a place of personal anguish. The vigil is an opportunity for voices to be heard instead of overshadowed, and no one is clearer than Coop. Related What to Watch on TV: All American, Halloween Ends, The Owl House That message lands flawlessly in form of a beautiful flower vigil the black women of All American (and Spencer!) attend. Humanizing those lost, and treating them as more than social media martyrs is an essential step towards changing the system. “The Bigger Picture’s” first main goal is to remind its audience Black people are more than a hashtag. OLIVIA: Policing evolved from slave patrols it was NEVER neutral. Approaching the topic again in Season 3 through the lens of a Black woman gives a fresh perspective while serving a dual purpose narrative. It was first broached on All American Season 1 when Spencer and Jordan were pulled over by a cop. Police brutality is not a new topic for the show. It’s All American’s authentic and consistent portrayal of Black youth, however, that makes their stories hit more effectively. Plenty of shows have included storylines revolving around the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. ![]() All American - “The Bigger Picture” - Pictured (L-R): Daniel Ezra as Spencer, Karimah Westbrook as Grace and Jalyn Hall as Dillon - Photo: Erik Voake/The CW - © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. What I can do in return, is use my platform (as a small potatoes television critic) to amplify voices like the ones of All American as best - and as often - as possible. It is the mourning of those ignored, abused, mistrusted, and killed due to the color of their skin - something a white woman could never understand.Īnd while my egregious amounts of privilege may never allow me to fully grasp the reality of being Black in America, what episodes like “The Bigger Picture” can do, is educate me on how to be a better ally. ![]() ![]() It is an hour of powerful introspection on the treatment of Black people in America. All American Season 10 Episode 11 “The Bigger Picture,” is one of those episodes. Not every episode of television is meant for you. ![]()
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