AMARU REVIEW

Amaru is centered around a black teen who discovers he has superpowers while trying to help a man being assaulted by two officers of the law. While recording the incident, Amaru is attacked by a gun wielding racist cop, but in a moment of fear he quickly turns the tables allowing for him and the victim of police brutality to escape and live to see another day. This origin story takes you on the journey of Amaru as he discovers what his powers are along with the help of his friends while simultaneously fighting two attempted murder charges.

            This film highlight’s themes of white supremacy such as police brutality, racism in the media and self-hate to name a few. Amaru is described by the media as a black male from 5 feet to 6”3, with his composite sketch being a man monster with bloody fangs. They also attempt to tarnish his image by posting pics of him that can play into stereotypes. The judicial system tries to railroad him by giving him an all-white jury and last, but not least, self-hate where a black woman is wearing a blonde wig.

                                                                                              MY THOUGHTS

I enjoyed the film, this was a breath of fresh air for the superhero genre, I appreciate how Scott and Hammond were able to tie in real life social issues. I hope this film inspires whoever gets the opportunity to watch it. I’m looking forward to seeing Amaru’s next adventure as he fights white supremacy and changes the world one spark at a time.

                                                                                      TUPAC’S INFLUENCE

The main character Amaru played by Camron Jones, was inspired and based off the legendary Tupac Amaru Shakur. The films soundtrack features songs from the late artist such as “California Love”, which perfectly fits the setting of this film. The scene where Amaru first uses his powers are reminiscent of the real-life run in Pac had in 1993 with two off duty officers who were harassing a black man. Amaru’s powers is a spark that makes changes, which is also based off the infamous Tupac quote, “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

This film was written and directed by Jennesis Scott and Brandon Hammond Starring Camron Jones.