While the movie portrays him as a hero of diversity, the Smithsonian Magazine notes that the real Barnum often marketed racism and exploited his performers for profit.
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A psychological phenomenon where individuals believe that generic, vague personality descriptions apply specifically to them. While the movie portrays him as a hero