I know now from the movies we have watched in class and the many Powerpoint presentations we've had to endure how influential African Americans are and were in cinema. My favorite film that our class watched was Imitation of Life, the 1959 version directed by Douglas Sirk. This film touched me in a way that I wasn't ready for. Being one quarter black and and looking all white, I imagined myself in the shoes of Susan Kohner's character, Sarah Jane. Today I am proud to say that I am African American, but Imitation of Life opened my eyes so that I now have a glimpse of what my life would be like in another time. I "pass" for white every day, but not because I try to. People just assume. I am pleased to tell people that I'm a quarter black because I think that it makes me different and beautiful; but in a time of formidable segregation, I don't think I would be. We all know the struggles that African American's went through in this country. Being able to put myself in specific situations and see what life must have been like for someone like Sarah Jane and I has changed my life. Imitation of Life changed my life. I recommend it to everyone who will listen. It feels like a part of me now.
I like your review of this movie because you connected the characters and mostly their experiences back to yourself and wanted to show everyone that you have some personal experience with some of the hardships that the characters have to face. Normally I would focus on the reviewer going into much more detail on the characters and their actions but since you so fervently connected the character's experiences to your own personal experience in my eyes that is not needed, and again I think this is a great review.
ReplyDeleteJoseph, this was an astute comment. You did note that the reviewer had a personal relationship with the reivew and did mention the fact that more details could be added, but you were moved by the comments within the review.
ReplyDeleteTatiana, I liked how you were able to connect with this movie and shared it on your blog. We all do know what our country's history is and how horrible it was. You should be proud of who you are. The only complaints I have about the blog is that you did not mention any of the people who made the movie or who were in it. You also did not really explain the story-line or plot and I was not enrolled in the class yet when you guys watched it so I am unaware what goes on.
ReplyDeleteTatiana, i enjoyed reading this blog because it was such a strong opinion you had. Your view on this movie was something i was looking forward too ever since you said you were a quarter black in class. This blog really made me think how it would have been for you in that time. Although, i was hoping for more comments about the movie.
ReplyDeleteYou could've done better in stating the characters, plot, setting, background and movie facts. Other than that this was very strong blog.
Good Job :)
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ReplyDeleteThis was a great review. I have a very clear picture in my head about this movie. I liked that you put so much of yourself into this review. The only thing I would say to add would be more objective information about the film. Like character analysis or more information about the plot. This review was good for me because I had a similar view on this movie.
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