After 400 years have passed, the scars of slavery continue to plague humanity, leaving a stain on American history. Initially, filmmakers tackled the subject to open up a dialogue and provide a visual representation of historical accounts, however; the medium has become oversaturated with an abundance of movies that perpetuate an "uncle tom" stereotype and celebrate the breaking of a black man's rebellious spirit. As a result, films like the Butler receive a hefty amount of praise despite it's underwhelming message that fails to inspire those who watch the movie.