Exterminate All the Brutes

... at least judging by the number of heated "reviews" here.

It is a sad and dark story about the supremacy of the white race of which I myself am a member, and although my country of origin is so insignificant on a global scale, I still feel ashamed. We see the consequences of such a discourse and way of thinking even today. The documentary itself is more on the artistic side, so I'm not sure if it's the most optimal form of conveying such an important message, therefore 8.

Peck holds a mirror up to Western civilization so matter-of-factly that it's absolutely devastating. I'm sure in the current age of denial and rationalization this documentary will draw strong criticism from those who prefer the Washington and the cherry tree version of history but this film is brilliantly steeped in undeniable fact.

Informative documentary looking at Europe's colonial past and the horrific consequences of mans inhumanity towards man based on colour and creed. There was nothing really new to me, except perhaps the details, but I do take issue with one thing, colonialism and genocide did not start with the crusades in the eleventh century, it has gone since time immemorial ie the Mongols, Persians, Romans, Vikings etc etc.

Deconstructing the pervading historical narrative of the western world and specifically America. It will be groundbreaking and uncomfortable for some. These are not new ideas however, and if you have even a cursory knowledge of history some of the material is repetitive. But the way culture, politics, economics and hate are interwoven in this documentary to highlight the underlying truths of western civilization's dominance over the last 500 years is beautiful.

To decolonize the mind is a tough thing to do. It is ironic that the people who don't like it, merely don't like it because it doesn't show whiteness (not white people, but whiteness) in a bad light. That should tell you all you need to know. As for the documentary itsel, parts are hard to watch. He makes you sit with your feelings and endure the cognitive dissonance within you. Even paused a few times to "research" only to find out, what was just said/presented was factual. The narrative around a lot of what we know and was taught is torn down and that is extremely hard for some. Like finding out the Easter bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa clause aren't real. The documentary does a great job of humanizing the people while showing how whiteness (not white people) developed a sense of being in this country. It is worth a watch and when you get over the emotions of it, you should watch it again. I can not lie- I did wonder how this snuck by to be on such a large platform like HBOMax. But it was well worth discovering.

Disregard the sensitive cancel culture firebrand of those who just want to call anything that doesn't say "white is right, regardless" political drivel or propaganda - as if the status quo isn't propaganda in the worst form.