#25: Battling Discrimination Through Film
Despite its controversial scenes, Mel Brooks’s Blazing Saddles aimed to combat racism. Brooks used humor and satire as weapons against racial prejudices, making a bold statement in the cinematic world.
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As highlighted by Empire, Mel Brooks crafted Blazing Saddles to challenge “white corruption, racism, and Bible-thumping bigotry” pervasive in the movie industry and beyond, using his unique voice to fight societal ills.