District 9, a science fiction summer hit of 2009 has continued to get people talking about the movie subliminal message even seven years later. The film, which was nominated for both the Academy Award and the Golden Globe, along with other honors, has received many praises for it’s astonishing writing. However, along with the various acclaims is also the animosity for the way its portrayal of some characters. The ultimate question is, “was the film racist or not?” Although there are some instances in the movie that might have targeted a specific group of people, District 9 is in no way a racist film.
