In US History we have watched a few films this past year. Watching these films really opened us up to and prepares us for analyzing movies and the accuracy behind them. Films can be a great way to learn history, as long as they are accurate and show truths of the story. The movie 12 Years a Slave, Glory, Smoke Signals, and the most recent independent movie of our choice, mine being Loving, are all connected in more ways than one. One thing in common between all the movies would be the act of racism, and the inequality of the treatment of people. The other being the accuracy and truth telling of the actual historical events.
12 Years a Slave, Glory, Smoke Signals, and Loving all represent how different colored people were treated throughout many decades of United States history. 12 Years a Slave dating back to old United States slavery time, Glory, going back to the civil war, Smoke Signals going back to the 90's and Loving based in the 60's and 70's show how people are treated so unfairly solely based on their color, and their ethnicity throughout all different times in history, even going back just 30 years ago. The way people are treated has been a huge issue for the United States no matter what the date has been. Each of these films has shown the struggle that these colored people have to deal with, along with the fall that the government ends up taking due to the violation of the amendments and the constitution.
For the three films listed above, and the most recent, Loving, each one has been heavily filmed based on accurate events and primary sources. With Smoke Signals being a bit of an exception, each film was written solely based on the primary sources we have today. 12 Years a Slave, completely written off of the autobiography of the main character, takes the viewer through his life and hardships of being an African American man born free, then put in slavery. Glory, relied off of the letters written by Shaw, takes the viewers through a newly african american regiment for the Civil War. It showed viewers the experience these african american men had, both free and former slaves, and how they were treated differently due to their color. Smoke Signals is based on a work of fiction, but is gathered by real Native American life and experiences, that were only lived 30 years ago. The writer of this movie, along with the author of this story, are Native American, showing the viewer that the film is exemplifying their life, or the people around them's lives. Finally, my movie of choice, Loving, is based on the real court case and trial of Loving VS Virginia. This film takes the reader through the life of a black woman and white man's life of a forbidden marriage. The filmmaker wrote this story based on true facts and events, and I got to prove this film's accuracy through research.
Loving, is based on a trial titled, "Loving VS Virginia" that was argued on April 10, 1967 in Carolina County, Virginia. Virginia was acclaimed to be known as a love state, and for all of the love that was radiated in it's state... but apparently not. This couple, Mildred being african american, and Richard being white, went up to Washington D.C. to get married. They then came back to Virginia to establish the marital abode and were then torn out of their beds in the middle of the night and taken to jail. The two were trialled for an interracial marriage, that was not to be allowed in Virginia. The original court ruling said that the two were either to move away for 25 years, or to be sentenced to prison for a year. They moved away and time went on and Mildred decided to mail a letter to the General Attorney Kennedy. Kennedy's people saw this letter and sent it to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) which was then handed to two lawyers, Cohen and Hirkschop. The two lawyers argued that the case was a violation of the 14th Amendment reading that "Under our constitution... the freedom to marry, or not marry, a person of another race resided with the individual, and cannot be infringed by the state.". The two obviously won the case and changed Interracial Marriages for the United States, and World, to this day. The Interracial laws, and Miscegenation laws of Virginia, and the whole United States, date all the way back and are an issue due to the act of slavery. I would even say that the film 12 Years a Slave is even a source for the film Loving. If African Americans were not treated as property and were treated the way whites were, and had the same rights that whites had, their would be no issue and no limits on who one could marry. I also believe that the laws of Interracial Marriages also lead to the laws of same sex marriages. I believe that the treatment of people belonging to any race, should be the exact same, just as our constitution says.
Every historical film should be based on real events in our history. I believe that all these films should be heavily based on the primary sources, and tellings, we have from that event. Each of the events listed, along with Loving, all have heavily researched and accurate topics. All of the movies also have that racism aspect to them. I think it is important to realize how people are treated throughout each film listed to see how our country was and how it came to be where it is. It is important to see that although our country worked hard and long on a Constitution, that states would independently go behind the country's back and establish ruled based on racism and color of one's skin. It is important to see that all men and woman were and are created equal on this planet, and especially on this country. It is important to make sure that the films are accurately researched and filmed, so that there is not a misrepresentation on how real people were and are treated in this world today.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Works cited for "A night to Remember"
1. I used Punchbowl.com to make my invitation for the dinner party. Great and easy to use website with templates for invitations.
2. I used MustHaveMenus.com to create my menu for the dinner party. A little tricky, but all sorts of template options.
3. I used AllRecipes.com to get some homemade, house styled foods, that would have been used during the 1960's and 70's. Great website with awesome pictures.
4. I also used thekitchn.com to get more homemade, home styled food options. I used both websites targeted towards the 60's to make sure the recipes were popular at the time. More reliable. Awesome pictures.
5. I used Oyez.org for my first real research about the court case Loving vs Virginia. I found out important dates and names. It gave me good facts about the case and what happened.
6. I used Aclu.org for more information on the case. I also used this to find out more about the ACLU and why they chose this case to get involved.
7. I used caselaw.findlaw.com to find what all was said and what went down in the trial room. It supplied me with awesome quotes.
8. I used Scholarship.law.duke.edu to get information about Miscegenation, and what that meant. Also used this to find what the states ruling and views were for interracial marriages.
9. I used Memory.loc.gov to get history and information about the Miscegenation laws in America. I found dates and specific state's rulings. I also found a trial between a white man and negro woman in the 1600's.
10. I used Virginiamemory.com to find events and laws that related to and lead up to Loving vs Virginia. It gave me different laws all around the US relating to the Miscegenation laws.
2. I used MustHaveMenus.com to create my menu for the dinner party. A little tricky, but all sorts of template options.
3. I used AllRecipes.com to get some homemade, house styled foods, that would have been used during the 1960's and 70's. Great website with awesome pictures.
4. I also used thekitchn.com to get more homemade, home styled food options. I used both websites targeted towards the 60's to make sure the recipes were popular at the time. More reliable. Awesome pictures.
5. I used Oyez.org for my first real research about the court case Loving vs Virginia. I found out important dates and names. It gave me good facts about the case and what happened.
6. I used Aclu.org for more information on the case. I also used this to find out more about the ACLU and why they chose this case to get involved.
7. I used caselaw.findlaw.com to find what all was said and what went down in the trial room. It supplied me with awesome quotes.
8. I used Scholarship.law.duke.edu to get information about Miscegenation, and what that meant. Also used this to find what the states ruling and views were for interracial marriages.
9. I used Memory.loc.gov to get history and information about the Miscegenation laws in America. I found dates and specific state's rulings. I also found a trial between a white man and negro woman in the 1600's.
10. I used Virginiamemory.com to find events and laws that related to and lead up to Loving vs Virginia. It gave me different laws all around the US relating to the Miscegenation laws.
Menu for "A Night to Remember"
Menu for "A Night to Remember"
I will serve and offer all of these appetizer, Entrée, and dessert options. I chose these items because these were all of the most popular, homemade, delicious items made in the 1960's. All of these food items represent food that Mildred Loving would have made for her family. It is important to offer many options, along with big family styled portions, like they would have been at the Loving's dinner table.
Images of Food Options:
Appetizers-
Onion Soup Dip
Jelly Meatballs
Stuffed Celery
Ribbon Meatloaf
Turkey a la King
Beef Bourguignon
Desserts-
Tunnel of Fudge Cake
Lemon Chiffon Cake
Exhibition for "A Night to Remember"
Exhibit Item 1: News Clipping from Petersburg, Virginia
This News Clipping is an article in The Progress Index of Petersburg, Virginia on the date of June 12, 1967. I would like to display this news clip because it was published on the exact day that the trial happened. This newspaper is the first clipping that the state of Virginia and the country of the United States saw, that would change their laws and lives forever. This article allowed everyone to know what the Loving's were trialled with, and how unfair and unconstitutional it was for Virginia to ban this marriage. This newspaper is the real publication of the law, for somebody to be able to marry whoever they would like.
Exhibit Item 2: Real Picture of Mr. and Mrs. Loving's sitting in an interview room.
This is a real image taken shortly after the Loving's won their case. They went into a room with all kinds of reporters and were questioned. They were asked questions similar to, "Can you believe you just won that case?", "Do you know that you have changed interracial marriage from now on?", "How does it feel to be able to kiss each other in public without getting arrested?". All of these questions were personal questions that everybody was wondering after the two had won their battle for marriage. I think that this image would be awesome to borrow to show their expressions and their concerns after winning, what would soon be known as, a country wide, and life changing, court case.
Exhibit Item 3: Real Image of the Loving's kissing
This image is a real picture that was taken during a photoshoot, by Villet, for the March 18, 1966 edition, for Life/ Time magazine. I would love to borrow this image because the fact that the picture were taken a year before they won case, is daring alone. These pictures were taken, knowing that if they were to be seen by some people, that they could be arresting. That alone is daring, and shows the relation between the picture, and the daring behaviors by the Lovings. The two did not let anything separate them, and that is why I love this image. It not only shows the love that the two have for each other but the daring, and the powerful behaviors that come from this image and the date the image was taken. This image shows the impact and the laws that these two had to overcome at this time in history.
Exhibit Item 4: A Copied Image of the letter that Mildred wrote to General Attorney Kennedy
This image is a photo copy of the original letter that Mildred wrote to General Attorney Kennedy. This is the letter that raised awareness to the ACLU, that eventually lead to the court case. Mildred wrote this letter on her own because she was so upset about how her and her husband were being treated. I would love to exhibit this image because if she did not write this letter, the ACLU would have never figured out what Virginia was doing to them. And if the ACLU never figured about this letter, than the supreme court would have never figured out about their case, and then the two would have had to live outside of Virginia for 25 years or go to prison for 1 year. This letter shows how this couple became the icon for legal interracial marriages.
Exhibit Item 5: An Image of Richard and Mildred Loving's Marriage License
This image shows the Loving's Marriage License. This license is extremely important because this sheet of paper is what binds the two together forever. The two loved each other so much, and cared so much for each other, that they got this license not even caring what would happen to them. This license was extremely bold and defined and started the whole trial. I would love to borrow this license to show the importance of the marriage, and how the whole trial started.
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Exhibit Item 6: News Clipping from Bridgeport, Connecticut
This screenshot is a zoomed in image of the Bridgeport Post on November 3o, 1966. This was the year before the case was actually dissolved and closed. This news clip is really just letting the town of Bridgeport Connecticut know what is going on and what the couple is going through. I would love to exhibit this news clipping because it shows how popular, well known, and how big of a deal it was, and what the two were going through. It allowed people outside of Virginia to see what Virginia was doing to the couple, and how important it was to the country of America. This case really changed America, and marriage laws for the country.
Exhibit Item 7: Vintage dress from 1960's that Mildred would have worn
These images are of an old vintage dress from the 60's that Mildred would have worn. I think that this dress looks homemade, and a nicer kind of dress that Mildred Loving would have worn to the trial, or maybe a dinner, or nicer event. I would love to include this dress in my exhibit because I think it really shows my guests, and other people what she would have worn, and what her life would have been like. I think that this piece of clothing really connects us today, and Mildred, by witnessing something that she would have worn during her hardships, or after the case, in her happiest moments.
Exhibit Item 8: Image of the Loving's and others sitting on Richard's car
This image is awesome because I figured out that Richard's car was extremely important to the Loving's, especially Richard. This image is a picture of a group of the Loving's and friends, gathered around, sitting in and on his car. I think that this image is awesome for the exhibit because it shows what meant a lot to Richard, and what he took care of, and worked on, for most of his life. It also shows what cars looked like during this time, and what they meant for the people and culture of the 60's and 70's.
This News Clipping is an article in The Progress Index of Petersburg, Virginia on the date of June 12, 1967. I would like to display this news clip because it was published on the exact day that the trial happened. This newspaper is the first clipping that the state of Virginia and the country of the United States saw, that would change their laws and lives forever. This article allowed everyone to know what the Loving's were trialled with, and how unfair and unconstitutional it was for Virginia to ban this marriage. This newspaper is the real publication of the law, for somebody to be able to marry whoever they would like.
Exhibit Item 2: Real Picture of Mr. and Mrs. Loving's sitting in an interview room.
This is a real image taken shortly after the Loving's won their case. They went into a room with all kinds of reporters and were questioned. They were asked questions similar to, "Can you believe you just won that case?", "Do you know that you have changed interracial marriage from now on?", "How does it feel to be able to kiss each other in public without getting arrested?". All of these questions were personal questions that everybody was wondering after the two had won their battle for marriage. I think that this image would be awesome to borrow to show their expressions and their concerns after winning, what would soon be known as, a country wide, and life changing, court case.
Exhibit Item 3: Real Image of the Loving's kissing
This image is a real picture that was taken during a photoshoot, by Villet, for the March 18, 1966 edition, for Life/ Time magazine. I would love to borrow this image because the fact that the picture were taken a year before they won case, is daring alone. These pictures were taken, knowing that if they were to be seen by some people, that they could be arresting. That alone is daring, and shows the relation between the picture, and the daring behaviors by the Lovings. The two did not let anything separate them, and that is why I love this image. It not only shows the love that the two have for each other but the daring, and the powerful behaviors that come from this image and the date the image was taken. This image shows the impact and the laws that these two had to overcome at this time in history.
Exhibit Item 4: A Copied Image of the letter that Mildred wrote to General Attorney Kennedy
This image is a photo copy of the original letter that Mildred wrote to General Attorney Kennedy. This is the letter that raised awareness to the ACLU, that eventually lead to the court case. Mildred wrote this letter on her own because she was so upset about how her and her husband were being treated. I would love to exhibit this image because if she did not write this letter, the ACLU would have never figured out what Virginia was doing to them. And if the ACLU never figured about this letter, than the supreme court would have never figured out about their case, and then the two would have had to live outside of Virginia for 25 years or go to prison for 1 year. This letter shows how this couple became the icon for legal interracial marriages.
Exhibit Item 5: An Image of Richard and Mildred Loving's Marriage License
This image shows the Loving's Marriage License. This license is extremely important because this sheet of paper is what binds the two together forever. The two loved each other so much, and cared so much for each other, that they got this license not even caring what would happen to them. This license was extremely bold and defined and started the whole trial. I would love to borrow this license to show the importance of the marriage, and how the whole trial started.
Exhibit Item 6: News Clipping from Bridgeport, Connecticut
This screenshot is a zoomed in image of the Bridgeport Post on November 3o, 1966. This was the year before the case was actually dissolved and closed. This news clip is really just letting the town of Bridgeport Connecticut know what is going on and what the couple is going through. I would love to exhibit this news clipping because it shows how popular, well known, and how big of a deal it was, and what the two were going through. It allowed people outside of Virginia to see what Virginia was doing to the couple, and how important it was to the country of America. This case really changed America, and marriage laws for the country.
Exhibit Item 7: Vintage dress from 1960's that Mildred would have worn
These images are of an old vintage dress from the 60's that Mildred would have worn. I think that this dress looks homemade, and a nicer kind of dress that Mildred Loving would have worn to the trial, or maybe a dinner, or nicer event. I would love to include this dress in my exhibit because I think it really shows my guests, and other people what she would have worn, and what her life would have been like. I think that this piece of clothing really connects us today, and Mildred, by witnessing something that she would have worn during her hardships, or after the case, in her happiest moments.
Exhibit Item 8: Image of the Loving's and others sitting on Richard's car
This image is awesome because I figured out that Richard's car was extremely important to the Loving's, especially Richard. This image is a picture of a group of the Loving's and friends, gathered around, sitting in and on his car. I think that this image is awesome for the exhibit because it shows what meant a lot to Richard, and what he took care of, and worked on, for most of his life. It also shows what cars looked like during this time, and what they meant for the people and culture of the 60's and 70's.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
A Night to Remember: Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Invitation: This dinner will be a celebration of Richard and Mildred Loving. We will celebrate their love, their strength, their perseverance, and honor what they did for our country. If it were not for the love that this couple had, who knows what interracial marriages would look like today. These two represent and are the face of Marriage and love for all Americans today. Their case made all 5o states follow the US Constitution, and treat people equally. "A Night to Remember" will honor the Loving's; we will have a meal consisting of food that Mildred would have cooked, and an 8 item artifact exhibit showcasing 8 primary sources relating to the case and life of the Loving's.
Guest List for "A Night to Remember":
1. Richard Loving- Richard Loving, of Loving VS Virginia, would be awesome to have at this dinner. I would love for him to see everyone here who supports and love him, and to see how thankful everyone is for him. I believe that Richard would make a great guest so that some people could ask questions and just talk to him. I know that many people would love a second chance to talk to Richard about his hardships.
2. Mildred Loving- Mildred, of Loving VS Virginia, would be incredible to have attend this dinner party. I would love the chance to see Mildred, and for her to answer questions and talk about her experience. I think that she deserves to be thanked, and honored at this dinner, and I think that she would really enjoy being with a few close friends and family, and meeting others involved with her and her victory.
3. Bernard S. Cohen (Lawyer, 83)- Cohen, the lawyer who helped the Loving's. The man who went to Mildred eager to help. I believe that Cohen would be a fabulous guest for this dinner because he really loved the Loving's. He put his career along with the Loving's life by taking on this case. He won a victory and saved their life along with the rest of America's forever. I believe that Cohen deserves to be honored and thanked at this nice dinner celebration.
4. Phillip Hirschkop (Lawyer, 81)- Hirchkop, was the other lawyer who worked along side Cohen. The man who was a little more realistic and made sure that Cohen would not screw up. He was the perfectionist who kept the Loving's and Cohen safe. I think it would be awesome to have him attend this dinner party because he loves the people who he got to work with, and he loved his job. He should be celebrated and honored for his hard work, and what he did for the people.
5. Jeff Nichols (Writer of film, Loving)- Jeff Nichols, the director and writer of the film, Loving. I would be honored to have Nichols at this party. I think that it would be fabulous for Jeff to meet the real people involved, his inspiration. I think many of the guests would love to have him here to talk and discuss his work by creating this film.
6. Mark Loving (Grandson)- Mark Loving, Mildred's grandson. I think it would be fabulous to have relatives of the Loving's at the party. It would be awesome to hear about what information they have learned through the line, an how it feels to be related to such a notorious couple.
7. Ruth Negga (Actress of Mildred)- Ruth Negga, actress of Mildred Loving in the film Loving. It would be so awesome to have Ruth here at this dinner. It would be awesome for everyone to get to hear about her experience taking on this role. It would be even better for her to get to talk to and be around her real character. I think it would be so rewarding for Ruth and Mildred to be able to talk and get to know each other.
8. Joel Edgerton (Actor of Richard)- Egerton, actor of Richard in the film Loving. Just like Ruth, I think it would be awesome to have Joel here to explain his acting experience taking a huge role. Along with getting to meet the real people involved with this heroic victory.
PLEASE RSV to the host, Maggie Gardner, @ (256)- 714- 0420
Contact if any questions or concerns
Guest List for "A Night to Remember":
1. Richard Loving- Richard Loving, of Loving VS Virginia, would be awesome to have at this dinner. I would love for him to see everyone here who supports and love him, and to see how thankful everyone is for him. I believe that Richard would make a great guest so that some people could ask questions and just talk to him. I know that many people would love a second chance to talk to Richard about his hardships.
2. Mildred Loving- Mildred, of Loving VS Virginia, would be incredible to have attend this dinner party. I would love the chance to see Mildred, and for her to answer questions and talk about her experience. I think that she deserves to be thanked, and honored at this dinner, and I think that she would really enjoy being with a few close friends and family, and meeting others involved with her and her victory.
3. Bernard S. Cohen (Lawyer, 83)- Cohen, the lawyer who helped the Loving's. The man who went to Mildred eager to help. I believe that Cohen would be a fabulous guest for this dinner because he really loved the Loving's. He put his career along with the Loving's life by taking on this case. He won a victory and saved their life along with the rest of America's forever. I believe that Cohen deserves to be honored and thanked at this nice dinner celebration.
4. Phillip Hirschkop (Lawyer, 81)- Hirchkop, was the other lawyer who worked along side Cohen. The man who was a little more realistic and made sure that Cohen would not screw up. He was the perfectionist who kept the Loving's and Cohen safe. I think it would be awesome to have him attend this dinner party because he loves the people who he got to work with, and he loved his job. He should be celebrated and honored for his hard work, and what he did for the people.
5. Jeff Nichols (Writer of film, Loving)- Jeff Nichols, the director and writer of the film, Loving. I would be honored to have Nichols at this party. I think that it would be fabulous for Jeff to meet the real people involved, his inspiration. I think many of the guests would love to have him here to talk and discuss his work by creating this film.
6. Mark Loving (Grandson)- Mark Loving, Mildred's grandson. I think it would be fabulous to have relatives of the Loving's at the party. It would be awesome to hear about what information they have learned through the line, an how it feels to be related to such a notorious couple.
7. Ruth Negga (Actress of Mildred)- Ruth Negga, actress of Mildred Loving in the film Loving. It would be so awesome to have Ruth here at this dinner. It would be awesome for everyone to get to hear about her experience taking on this role. It would be even better for her to get to talk to and be around her real character. I think it would be so rewarding for Ruth and Mildred to be able to talk and get to know each other.
8. Joel Edgerton (Actor of Richard)- Egerton, actor of Richard in the film Loving. Just like Ruth, I think it would be awesome to have Joel here to explain his acting experience taking a huge role. Along with getting to meet the real people involved with this heroic victory.
PLEASE RSV to the host, Maggie Gardner, @ (256)- 714- 0420
Contact if any questions or concerns
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
WWI Poster Analysis
1. I would define Propaganda as any kind of picture or poster that raises awareness about what is going on in that specific place. Propaganda usually raises an issue and tries to persuade one to do the right thing for the country.
2. Propaganda is defined as information, usually biased, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
2. Propaganda is defined as information, usually biased, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
The first thing I notice with this Propaganda Poster are the words "YOUR DUTY!". My eye is drawn to the big words, "YOUR DUTY", and the man on the horse in the yellow attire. The artist, I believe, purposely made the words "YOUR DUTY" the biggest font on here, to draw the viewers attention to it. The artist also chose the attire to be a bright yellow color, to draw attention to the man on the horse.
I believe that the artist's intentions were to draw people into war by enlisting, and that it was YOUR DUTY, or our duty to enlist into the army, or navy, `now, immediately. The words, "Come on boys do your duty by enlisting now!". The artist is wanting every male who sees this poster to feel pressured to do their duty, and enlist in the war.
The main target for this poster is every man who sees the poster. I know this because the poster says, "Come on boys do your duty by enlisting now." Saying that every man who sees this poster to go and join and enlist in the army right now.
The first thing I notice with this Propaganda Poster is the finger that Uncle Sam is pointing at me. The second thing I notice is how all of the words are black and then the "YOU" is bright red. This draws attentions to how Uncle Sam wants me, or you, specifically me, for the US Army. This poster is very patriotic and only uses red, white, and blue, the Nation's colors.
I believe that the artist's intentions is to draw people into the United States Army by Uncle Sam, persuading you to join. It makes viewers feel wanted and welcomed in a way that will benefit Uncle Sam, or America in reality. The words "I want... for the U.S. Army... Nearest recruiting station." are all in black. The word "You" is in a bright red color to draw attention to you specifically, to make you feel wanted. And the words nearest recruiting station mean and show how easy it is to go enlist into the army.
The main target for the poster is for every man who sees this to feel wanted by Uncle Sam, and America, to join the army. To really get under the men's skin, in a very personal way, implying that the United States needs them.
The first thing I noticed was the women with her koi looking face, looking at the reader with those dreamy eyes. I notice the words, "I WANT YOU... THE NAVY." in all caps locked to specify that this women wants you personally in the Navy. I also notice the men's navy uniform on this women to show that the women had to take it off of a man, and that she had to take something off of herself, in order to wear the uniform. This is implying that the men that join the Navy, are the men that get the women.
I believe that the artist's intention is to make the men who join the navy very very manly, so that the men believe that the women fall for, and want personally the men who join the navy. The women in the poster is saying that she wants him, specifically, for the navy. To make men who want women, join the Navy.
The main target of this poster is to draw in men who want women to join the Navy. It also targeted to women to like and feel frisky for the men who join the Navy. It makes men feel wanted personally by women to join the navy.
I do not think that using tax money for propaganda is necessarily a bad thing, but I also do not believe that it is a great thing. Americans pay a lot of tax annually and to spend it on something that may not even persuade people to do thing, may be a waste of American's and the governments money. I just believe that the government could spend their money on something else that is proven to work. I really don't know whether or not and how much propaganda persuaded American citizens.
I believe that the government believed that propaganda was so necessary because they did not have one person knocking on everybody's door telling them to go join the arm, so they needed some other way to convince and persuade people to be a part of the military. And propaganda gave those necessities a place to take over and try to win the crowd over, and encourage men to join the army.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau
Eddie Aikau is shown and known as a legend. Not just for his surfing, but his ability to help others, and live the life that a natural born Hawaii native should. The film told us if we had not already know that surfing originates to way back in Hawaii, before water toys, or any other kind of water sport was really even a thing. Surfing is a Hawaiian tradition, but to other places, it is just another sport. Surfing for the Hawaiians gives them this type of empowerment of race, and connection with the ocean. It allows them to feel power in who they are and where they came from, even if America took over them, and made them American. Surfing makes Hawaiians feel like they are at home, with the ocean, it makes them feel like no matter who is in control of them, and no matter what nation stamps their name on them, that surfing is something that will make them feel more traditional and more Hawaiian than anything on the planet. The film even told us that Americans and Australians would come to Hawaii for these surf competitions, and Hawaiians were not even allowed to surf in the competition. Having a competition held at the place where the sport was originated from, and to not even let the people native to that country participate, is insane. This film shows Eddie and his struggle to show and display the connection and want he has to live like his ancestors. He surfs on the biggest wave beaches, lifeguards at those beaches, and even went out to sail with ten others, on the old ship that the native Hawaiians sailed on to Tahiti and back with only the stars, the sun, and the waves to guide them. Eddie finds every way he can to live and celebrate who and where he came from, and that is so respective of him. I think that the perspective shown on this film is a brutally honest and true perspective. It shows and tells people what the people who lived in these places imperialized by America felt. It shows how their culture was stripped of them, and how they had to conform to be just how the US wanted them to be. It shows how other nations took what they liked about the Hawaiian culture, and disposed of the native and historic culture. It is so sad to see how these people's lifestyle was taken and thrown away, with only this other type of life left for them, given by America. It makes people feel bad and sorry about the imperializing that the Americas did.
This picture is a collage of Eddie, and the cultural things he loved to do, that reminded him of his Hawaiian ancestors.
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