Both these films showed how dangerous it was to be a civil rights leader at this moment in life or simply just helping out black people in the worst case scenario could result in death. Even though apartheid is A LOT more recent than slavery, slavery itself is still in the U.S.'s recent history. It really amazes me how apartheid ended around the time I was born. Being only a 20-year old issue I am excited to hearing people's stories in South Africa and getting to listen to first hand experiences and visit historical places in the country. Having watched these films I have an idea of what happened in both countries so I will not be surprised when I hear the worst. Growing up I have always learned about MLK, but to finally see and really understand what happened in the U.S. is crazy because actual people were physically hurt. I cannot imagine the world this way. Mandela and King should never be forgotten for their courage and movements they led.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Selma and Long Walk to Freedom Analysis
This week we watched two films, Selma and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. While watching these films I took into consideration the atrocities of slavery in the United States and apartheid in South Africa. I really enjoyed both these movies because they truly depicted what was going on in both countries and did not try to sugar coat anything. It's crazy that something like this took place in our country, but I am thankful for men like Dr. King and Nelson Mandela for fighting for equality and not giving up.
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I know it is crazy the danger and hardships that the leaders of these movements went through. We act like these events are in a distant past yet our parents were around during both the Civil Rights movement and Apartheid!
ReplyDeleteI agree that both leaders should continue to be commemorated for their hard work, but we should also celebrate and remember all of those who fought along their sides whose names we may often not know or remember.
ReplyDeleteYou are right in the films were able to show how dangerous it was lead or even participate in the civil rights movements.It will be an eye opening experience to witness how this recently ended system affected not only the country but also its people.
ReplyDeleteHi Elisa, I enjoyed your post. I too believe that these two movies better prepared me for our trip and experience while in Cape Town.
ReplyDeleteIt is great leaders like Nelson and Martin that make a difference. I am very glad they both stood up and took a risk.
ReplyDeleteIt is great leaders like Nelson and Martin that make a difference. I am very glad they both stood up and took a risk.
ReplyDeleteElisa, I like the point you made about how we will not be shocked by the stories we will hear because we have already heard the worst. Makes me thankful were informed and will have an opportunity to meet the people that participated or grew up in this transition.
ReplyDeleteThis is very helpful to understand and I like how you place your analysis into a specific context. I see a lot of parallels between your thinking and in connection to your past blogs!
ReplyDeleteThis is very helpful to understand and I like how you place your analysis into a specific context. I see a lot of parallels between your thinking and in connection to your past blogs!
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