Samuel L. Jackson
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A friend sent me the link to this film on YouTube because he knew I'd seen nearly all of Henry Fonda's films. However, it turns out Fonda only introduces the story...he doesn't act in "The Displaced Person".
The story is set in the rural South following the Second World War. A farm owner hires a Polish man who has been left homeless after the war. He does a fine job, as Mr. Guizac is a hard worker. At the same time, the foreman who was hired for the farm is lazy and just before he can be fired, the man and his family leave. But instead of being happy to be rid of him and having Mr. Guizac, the lady who owns the farm is appalled as she's learned that Guizac's cousin is coming to America...and will be marrying one of the black farm hands. What follows is a sad example of racism...and murder.
I should warn folks that the story does NOT shy away from racism and the ugly politically incorrect language you'll hear in this production. It's gross...but realistic.
As far as the story goes, it's very well made and compelling. However, it is slow...particularly in the first third or so of the story. Worth seeing...and profoundly sad.
