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A Great Country
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
The Shah family has recently moved to a rich neighborhood and everything seems like it's working out for them. While Priya and Ashok are at a dinner party, their children are supposed to be studying, with friends, and at robotics club. But Deepa doesn't pick up her younger siblings, Maya and Ajay because she's protesting in Tijuana. Ajay decides to leave robotics practice to fly his drone on the grounds of an airport and police tackle and arrest him.
Priya and Ashok try to explain that their son is only 12 (the cops have assumed he's older) and get him out.
From there, the police investigate the incident, with some cops pushing to charge the boy. The Shahs find out who their real friends are as they deal with the case, speak to reporters, and try to put this nightmare behind them. Deepa and Maya both continue to engage in risky behaviors.
This hit all the notes I expected it to--discussing racial bias by police, the divided nature of the U.S. through current issues, the immigrant experience, and solidarity among minority groups. It didn't feel particularly revolutionary.
Priya and Ashok try to explain that their son is only 12 (the cops have assumed he's older) and get him out.
From there, the police investigate the incident, with some cops pushing to charge the boy. The Shahs find out who their real friends are as they deal with the case, speak to reporters, and try to put this nightmare behind them. Deepa and Maya both continue to engage in risky behaviors.
This hit all the notes I expected it to--discussing racial bias by police, the divided nature of the U.S. through current issues, the immigrant experience, and solidarity among minority groups. It didn't feel particularly revolutionary.