A few weeks ago I went to Phyllis Chen's lecture. The lecture began by Ms. Chen introducing herself to the audience. Following that, she told us about parts of her life, and the beginning of her music career, and how it started. Her passion for music began at the age of five. She first learned to play on a normal size piano. Years later, Ms. Chen developed tendonitis in her hands. To reduce her painful tendonitis and cramping in her fingers, Phyllis began playing the toy piano. A toy piano is a miniature piano, made of metal rods, and it can't be tuned like a regular piano. For the audience, Ms. Chen began playing the toy piano. My favorite song she performed was Irabella. I enjoyed this song because I liked the melody and the timing of the beats. The way Ms. Chen preforms really seems to drive the audience into her performance. She closed her eyes and seemed to bob her hair with the beat. It showed that she really loves what she does.
I enjoyed the lecture and short performance by Phyllis Chen. I'm not sure if I would really enjoy attending a full performance of her's because although I liked the toy piano, I can only listen to it for so long. I see why many people enjoy her though, because it is a very interesting talent. I would definitely encourage people to see her or at least preview her music.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Unstoppable
Last weekend I saw the new movie, Unstoppable. Unstoppable stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine. The movie is about a large runaway freight train carrying deadly chemicals. At one of the train’s stops, the conductor was goofing around with his friends and hoped out of the train, not realizing the breaks weren’t secure. The train began to take off and they couldn’t get back in the train to turn the break back on. The train then continued to pick up speed and soon was traveling at a rapid speed through northern Pennsylvania through really small towns. If the train crashed it would destroy the surrounding town; therefore, people were asked to evacuate Denzel and Chris are teamed up as a crew on another train. Without giving away the ending, to attempt to stop the other train, Denzel and Chris try to attach their train onto the runaway to bring it to a stop or at least slow it.
I really enjoyed this movie; it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love Denzel Washington and I always think his movies are really moving or enjoyable. I can't recall if the movie was based on a true story or not but it seemed very believable, not just a fantasy. I don’t usually enjoy action films but this was more of a combination between action and drama, because while they were sitting in their train, Denzel and Chris discussed their characters’ personal life. They both had a moving life, which really drew me into the movie. I would recommend seeing this movie, especially while it’s in the theatres because the sound effects are really good.
I really enjoyed this movie; it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love Denzel Washington and I always think his movies are really moving or enjoyable. I can't recall if the movie was based on a true story or not but it seemed very believable, not just a fantasy. I don’t usually enjoy action films but this was more of a combination between action and drama, because while they were sitting in their train, Denzel and Chris discussed their characters’ personal life. They both had a moving life, which really drew me into the movie. I would recommend seeing this movie, especially while it’s in the theatres because the sound effects are really good.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Night of the Living Dead
On October twenty-ninth I went to see the Friday Night Film Night of the Living Dead with my best friend Kelly who was visiting from home that weekend. Night of the Living Dead is a horror film that was created in the nineteen sixties and has become one of the most well-known horror films. It was the beginning of all zombie movies. Viewed today it seems a little corny and obviously fake, but when it first came out it was terrifying. I personally love scary movies, and had seen this one several times before, but I would never miss the opportunity to watch one. In my opinion, Night of the Living Dead continues to be scary because of how it was filmed. The screen is dark except for the figures and zombies and the sound effects are still scary. One thing I don’t enjoy about Night of the Living Dead is the goriness of it. The zombies eat people and the film really captures that. I don’t like watching them eat the flesh off a person’s bone. Aside from that, even though the goriness is a main part of the film, I really do enjoy it. Even after seeing it a few times, Night of the Living Dead still makes me jump and still makes me afraid of zombies. The idea of a bunch of humans knocking down your door because they have become zombies freaks me out, and they want to eat you. I think the Night of the Living Dead has greatly inspired many horror film directors, and has given them ideas about zombies or indestructible humans and other themes along that line. I think Night of the Living Dead will always be a horror favorite and will remain popular, especially since it has lasted this long. I would recommend seeing it, even if you don’t like scary movies because it truly is a classic.
Friday Night Film: Examined Life
On October twenty-second I went to see the Friday night film. Premiering was Examined Life. Although the movie was meant for philosophy majors I went anyway because I have an interest in philosophy and the movie seemed intriguing. Documented by Astra Taylor, the film follows different modern day philosophers and their ideas on life, the economy, and various other topics concerning today. The documentary captured four of what are thought to be the most influential thinkers of today: Peter Singer, Michael Hardt, Judith Butler, and Cornel West. While walking down Fifth Avenue in New York City, Peter Singer shared his thoughts on ethics. Judith Butler spoke to Astra Taylor in a park in San Francisco, California. Judith Butler discussed how interesting it is that society tends to focus on one individual and how society boasts the power of individualism but tends to follow one persons’ thinking, creativity, or style. She noted that in today’s society it’s hard to find one individual thinker who truly strands out, and that’s what she tries to do. I found Judith Butler very interesting and she clearly stands out, from her ideas to even her clothing in the documentary. Michael Hardt discussed the nature of revolution. Cornel West compared philosophy to jazz and blues, and discussed how intense and refreshing a life of the mind can be. I specifically liked the things Cornel West was saying. One of his quotes that has stuck in my head is “…we are all just a multi-celled organism that climbed from the primordial ozone into a biped with a sense of dogmatism and morality.” I’m not exactly sure what this means but it really made me think about life and the human population. I think he’s saying that we are all made from different genes and cells but we’re all still human that came from somewhere whether it be a god or not and that some of us just emerged and thought we had a sense of right and wrong when really right and wrong is learned. I really enjoyed this documentary and would like to see others like it.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Diigo Bibliography on 70s Fashion
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Monday, November 8, 2010
When it will be old man
When you are old and grigio
and full with I dream and launching of fire,
it takes this book in bottom and reads slowly
and dreams dell' ;
blow d' regular eye that their eyes had formerly
and of the relative tonalities deeply;
Quanto liked its moments of happy tolerance
and liked its beauty with l' ;
amore or the truth forgery, but a man liked l' ;
heart of the pilgrim in you
and you liked the pains his face changing;
And while doubling in bottom close to the bars which polish intensely,
mormorii, little sadly, like l' ; amore
it fled and established the passage on the expenses indirect of the mountains
and hidden the relative face in the d' means; a crowd of l' star.
and full with I dream and launching of fire,
it takes this book in bottom and reads slowly
and dreams dell' ;
blow d' regular eye that their eyes had formerly
and of the relative tonalities deeply;
Quanto liked its moments of happy tolerance
and liked its beauty with l' ;
amore or the truth forgery, but a man liked l' ;
heart of the pilgrim in you
and you liked the pains his face changing;
And while doubling in bottom close to the bars which polish intensely,
mormorii, little sadly, like l' ; amore
it fled and established the passage on the expenses indirect of the mountains
and hidden the relative face in the d' means; a crowd of l' star.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
So Percussion
About three weeks ago I went to see "So Percussion" with my roommates. "So Percussion" consists of four men, who are widely known for playing different objects and putting on a very unique performance. Prior to seeing them, I had heard their performance resembled the broadway play, "Stomp". The performers of "Stomp"play unique objects with different tools you would find in your garage or on the street. The performers also danced around the unique instruments, for example, a huge tire. I saw "Stomp" about two summers ago in New York City with my mom. I loved the whole show, except towards the end I had a horrible headache because of how loud it had been. Since I loved "Stomp" so much I was looking forward to seeing "So Percussion".
The group did a great job in interacting with the audience, one of the four kept making jokes throughout the night, and it really made me feel like I was involved in their group. However, I wasn't really a fan of their music. In the beginning I thought it was cool, and it didn't resemble "Stomp" but it was the same concept, so it was enjoyable. As the beats got louder and the songs dragged on, I became bored and started developing a horrible headache.
The group is very unique and creative, at one point they played a cactus. I never thought of a cactus as an instrument, so I did find that very attention-grabbing. I think the idea behind "So Percussion" is awesome because, it opened my eyes to everyday objects that can be played as instruments. It takes a simple concept of playing on pots and pans as a child, into playing all sorts of things, even things from nature and making it sound good.
Although my head really hurt after the show, I did enjoy it overall. I don't think I would go see them again, but they were definitely worth listening to at least once.
The group did a great job in interacting with the audience, one of the four kept making jokes throughout the night, and it really made me feel like I was involved in their group. However, I wasn't really a fan of their music. In the beginning I thought it was cool, and it didn't resemble "Stomp" but it was the same concept, so it was enjoyable. As the beats got louder and the songs dragged on, I became bored and started developing a horrible headache.
The group is very unique and creative, at one point they played a cactus. I never thought of a cactus as an instrument, so I did find that very attention-grabbing. I think the idea behind "So Percussion" is awesome because, it opened my eyes to everyday objects that can be played as instruments. It takes a simple concept of playing on pots and pans as a child, into playing all sorts of things, even things from nature and making it sound good.
Although my head really hurt after the show, I did enjoy it overall. I don't think I would go see them again, but they were definitely worth listening to at least once.
So Percussion
About three weeks ago I went to see "So Percussion" with my roommates. "So Percussion" consists of four men, who are widely known for playing different objects and putting on a very unique performance. Prior to seeing them, I had heard their performance resembled the broadway play, "Stomp". The performers of "Stomp"play unique objects with different tools you would find in your garage or on the street. The performers also danced around the unique instruments, for example, a huge tire. I saw "Stomp" about two summers ago in New York City with my mom. I loved the whole show, except towards the end I had a horrible headache because of how loud it had been. Since I loved "Stomp" so much I was looking forward to seeing "So Percussion".
The group did a great job in interacting with the audience, one of the four kept making jokes throughout the night, and it really made me feel like I was involved in their group. However, I wasn't really a fan of their music. In the beginning I thought it was cool, and it didn't resemble "Stomp" but it was the same concept, so it was enjoyable. As the beats got louder and the songs dragged on, I became bored and started developing a horrible headache.
The group is very unique and creative, at one point they played a cactus. I never thought of a cactus as an instrument, so I did find that very attention-grabbing. I think the idea behind "So Percussion" is awesome because, it opened my eyes to everyday objects that can be played as instruments. It takes a simple concept of playing on pots and pans as a child, into playing all sorts of things, even things from nature and making it sound good.
Although my head really hurt after the show, I did enjoy it overall. I don't think I would go see them again, but they were definitely worth listening to at least once.
The group did a great job in interacting with the audience, one of the four kept making jokes throughout the night, and it really made me feel like I was involved in their group. However, I wasn't really a fan of their music. In the beginning I thought it was cool, and it didn't resemble "Stomp" but it was the same concept, so it was enjoyable. As the beats got louder and the songs dragged on, I became bored and started developing a horrible headache.
The group is very unique and creative, at one point they played a cactus. I never thought of a cactus as an instrument, so I did find that very attention-grabbing. I think the idea behind "So Percussion" is awesome because, it opened my eyes to everyday objects that can be played as instruments. It takes a simple concept of playing on pots and pans as a child, into playing all sorts of things, even things from nature and making it sound good.
Although my head really hurt after the show, I did enjoy it overall. I don't think I would go see them again, but they were definitely worth listening to at least once.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Burma VJ
About three weeks ago I went to see the documentary Burma VJ. Incredibly moving, Burma VJ tells the overwhelmingly depressing story of the people of Burma living in complete oppression under the rule of a tough military regime. Burma, much like the communist country China, forbids any news from surrounding countries. Burmese people receive broadcasts from their government that are filtered and only announce what their government allows.
The majority of the Burmese people are malnourished, homeless, and unemployed. The last movement against the government was during the 1980s, after a few days the military gunned down all citizens participating in the movement. Over three thousand people were killed that day. After that, hardly anyone protested against the regime. However, there were still a few brave souls that were determined to at least let the world know of the spirit and determination of the Burmese people.
Although they risked torture and life in jail, a small group of young Burmese journalists kept the world in loop with their country. Hiding small cameras in bags and clothes, the journalists captured the torture of the people in the streets and unjust actions by the government. "Joshua" is introduced to the audience in the documentary; he heads the group of journalists. During the historical days of September 2007, "Joshua" smuggled thousands of clips of the movement against the government to surrounding countries. The world got to witness the people of Burma standing up against their government.
I found this documentary so moving and I definitely recommend anyone to watch it. Just watching the spirit of the Burmese people is amazing. To live in such oppression and be able to still fight against the government knowing there's a bigger chance of losing, is amazing. Its fascinating how these journalists literally risk their lives, just so people like us in the United States can witness what is happening and we can raise awareness of what is happening in Burma. Many monks who were captured in the movement in September 2007 are still being held in jail. To learn more about Burma, the people, the movement, and to petition to free the monks, you can visit ww.burmavjmovie.com.
The majority of the Burmese people are malnourished, homeless, and unemployed. The last movement against the government was during the 1980s, after a few days the military gunned down all citizens participating in the movement. Over three thousand people were killed that day. After that, hardly anyone protested against the regime. However, there were still a few brave souls that were determined to at least let the world know of the spirit and determination of the Burmese people.
Although they risked torture and life in jail, a small group of young Burmese journalists kept the world in loop with their country. Hiding small cameras in bags and clothes, the journalists captured the torture of the people in the streets and unjust actions by the government. "Joshua" is introduced to the audience in the documentary; he heads the group of journalists. During the historical days of September 2007, "Joshua" smuggled thousands of clips of the movement against the government to surrounding countries. The world got to witness the people of Burma standing up against their government.
I found this documentary so moving and I definitely recommend anyone to watch it. Just watching the spirit of the Burmese people is amazing. To live in such oppression and be able to still fight against the government knowing there's a bigger chance of losing, is amazing. Its fascinating how these journalists literally risk their lives, just so people like us in the United States can witness what is happening and we can raise awareness of what is happening in Burma. Many monks who were captured in the movement in September 2007 are still being held in jail. To learn more about Burma, the people, the movement, and to petition to free the monks, you can visit ww.burmavjmovie.com.
Inception
About a week ago I went to see the new movie Inception. I had been dying to see it, so when I was asked to go with my boyfriend and a few friends I instantly said yes. My brother had called me from home to tell me he saw the movie and it was really good. Another friend had told me the movie had been very confusing, and too long. No matter what I went to see it, even with mixed feelings. Fortunately, the theatre was not as packed as I had expected, I guess since Inception had been out for a while. As soon as the movie began it was hard to take my eyes off the screen.
Leonardo DiCaprio's character was fascinating. DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, a talented thief, in the "art of extraction". Extraction involves stealing secrets from deep inside the sub-conscience while someone is at their most vulnerable, asleep. Since Dom Cobb took the job, he was never allowed to return home to his two small children. His boss proposes the idea for him to "plant" an idea, this technique is called inception. It had never been successful before, so it would be a huge task. If Cobb can be successful he will get to return home to his children.
The movie spirals in and out of different dream worlds created by Cobb's team of "extractionists". The different settings throughout the movie are phenomenal. If you can accept the idea that the settings are really different dream worlds, you will love this movie. If you're too caught up on the idea that the idea of entering a persons' dreams and rearranging everything, then you most likely won't enjoy this movie. I thought it was a great movie, although it was long, I was so into the plot and the changing settings I hardly noticed two hours went by. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, so I would not be surprised if there was to be a sequel. If so, I definitely look forward to it!
Leonardo DiCaprio's character was fascinating. DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, a talented thief, in the "art of extraction". Extraction involves stealing secrets from deep inside the sub-conscience while someone is at their most vulnerable, asleep. Since Dom Cobb took the job, he was never allowed to return home to his two small children. His boss proposes the idea for him to "plant" an idea, this technique is called inception. It had never been successful before, so it would be a huge task. If Cobb can be successful he will get to return home to his children.
The movie spirals in and out of different dream worlds created by Cobb's team of "extractionists". The different settings throughout the movie are phenomenal. If you can accept the idea that the settings are really different dream worlds, you will love this movie. If you're too caught up on the idea that the idea of entering a persons' dreams and rearranging everything, then you most likely won't enjoy this movie. I thought it was a great movie, although it was long, I was so into the plot and the changing settings I hardly noticed two hours went by. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, so I would not be surprised if there was to be a sequel. If so, I definitely look forward to it!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Slaughterhouse Five Critique
Slaughterhouse Five
Billy Pilgrim, a former prisoner of war, is the main character in Slaughterhouse Five. This film is based on the book by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s. The setting of the movie is in various locations, from Germany to a foreign planet called Tralfamadore. Billy Pilgrim was born in New York sometime during the 1920s, and from different clips of the movie the audience learns he had a somewhat tormented upbringing. Billy gets drafted into the war before he gets to go to college. From the point of his departure to war and on, the plot in the film evolves into a confusing memoire of Billy Pilgrim’s past, present, and surprising future, and ultimately somewhat shocking death.
After the audience becomes acquainted with Mr. Pilgrim, the movie takes place in clips from his memory. The movie jumps into Billy’s future with his somewhat insane wife and two children and then back to his childhood. Billy’s mind also takes us to the mysterious planet Tralfamadore in the fourth dimension. On the planet Tralfamadore, Billy lives in a dome which is situated on stilts in the middle of the planet. On Tralfamadore you cannot see the planet’s inhabitants, only hear them. The planet’s atmosphere is toxic, so Billy has to stay in his dome, which he lives in with his dog Spot and a famous Hollywood actress “Montana Wildhack”. The invisible inhabitants encourage Billy and Montana to “mate”, which is rather weird and disturbing. Billy’s trips to Tralfamadore begin after a tragic event takes place in his real present life. The setting and sequence of events on Tralfamadore are odd, and do not seem to tie in with the rest of the film.
The other settings throughout Slaughterhouse Five are rather disturbing. For fans of the recent movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, this would be a good movie to watch, because the plot is rather similar, especially with the time jumping. From the title I had guessed this movie was a horror Saw type of movie, but it unfortunately for me was not. The title Slaughterhouse Five comes from where Billy and his fellow soldiers are put in during the war. They are told if they ever are in an emergency or in harm’s way to say “Slaughterhouse five” and they’ll be taken back there and will not be hurt for being Americans.
As for the casting for Slaughterhouse Five, I’d give them about three stars as acting goes. Although it was also filmed in the 70s, and I’m not too familiar with famous actors and actresses from that time period, but compared to today’s actors they were just okay. The movie captured Billy’s young adulthood to his older years, but the actor Michael Sacks appears to look like 20-something year old Billy the whole film.
The music throughout the movie was pretty corny and sci-fi-like. Also, the special effects were definitely not how they are today, but for the 70s they were pretty good. To fully follow the plot and piece together Billy Pilgrim’s life, you really cannot miss a minute of this movie. In my opinion, Billy seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and he jumps through time and his memories because he cannot seem to grasp his experience in the war and some of the events that follow once he comes home. Unfortunately, this is common among soldiers from the past and also in the present, and this film does capture that unsettling truth quite well.
A good theme is projected throughout the movie, and it also gives the viewer a good sense of how some soldiers and most prisoners of war come home. For those who do not care to think during a movie, I would recommend you not see this. I for one am one of those people. Putting so much thought into a movie makes me rather hostile. Overall, I’d give Slaughterhouse Five two and a half stars.
Billy Pilgrim, a former prisoner of war, is the main character in Slaughterhouse Five. This film is based on the book by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s. The setting of the movie is in various locations, from Germany to a foreign planet called Tralfamadore. Billy Pilgrim was born in New York sometime during the 1920s, and from different clips of the movie the audience learns he had a somewhat tormented upbringing. Billy gets drafted into the war before he gets to go to college. From the point of his departure to war and on, the plot in the film evolves into a confusing memoire of Billy Pilgrim’s past, present, and surprising future, and ultimately somewhat shocking death.
After the audience becomes acquainted with Mr. Pilgrim, the movie takes place in clips from his memory. The movie jumps into Billy’s future with his somewhat insane wife and two children and then back to his childhood. Billy’s mind also takes us to the mysterious planet Tralfamadore in the fourth dimension. On the planet Tralfamadore, Billy lives in a dome which is situated on stilts in the middle of the planet. On Tralfamadore you cannot see the planet’s inhabitants, only hear them. The planet’s atmosphere is toxic, so Billy has to stay in his dome, which he lives in with his dog Spot and a famous Hollywood actress “Montana Wildhack”. The invisible inhabitants encourage Billy and Montana to “mate”, which is rather weird and disturbing. Billy’s trips to Tralfamadore begin after a tragic event takes place in his real present life. The setting and sequence of events on Tralfamadore are odd, and do not seem to tie in with the rest of the film.
The other settings throughout Slaughterhouse Five are rather disturbing. For fans of the recent movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, this would be a good movie to watch, because the plot is rather similar, especially with the time jumping. From the title I had guessed this movie was a horror Saw type of movie, but it unfortunately for me was not. The title Slaughterhouse Five comes from where Billy and his fellow soldiers are put in during the war. They are told if they ever are in an emergency or in harm’s way to say “Slaughterhouse five” and they’ll be taken back there and will not be hurt for being Americans.
As for the casting for Slaughterhouse Five, I’d give them about three stars as acting goes. Although it was also filmed in the 70s, and I’m not too familiar with famous actors and actresses from that time period, but compared to today’s actors they were just okay. The movie captured Billy’s young adulthood to his older years, but the actor Michael Sacks appears to look like 20-something year old Billy the whole film.
The music throughout the movie was pretty corny and sci-fi-like. Also, the special effects were definitely not how they are today, but for the 70s they were pretty good. To fully follow the plot and piece together Billy Pilgrim’s life, you really cannot miss a minute of this movie. In my opinion, Billy seems to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and he jumps through time and his memories because he cannot seem to grasp his experience in the war and some of the events that follow once he comes home. Unfortunately, this is common among soldiers from the past and also in the present, and this film does capture that unsettling truth quite well.
A good theme is projected throughout the movie, and it also gives the viewer a good sense of how some soldiers and most prisoners of war come home. For those who do not care to think during a movie, I would recommend you not see this. I for one am one of those people. Putting so much thought into a movie makes me rather hostile. Overall, I’d give Slaughterhouse Five two and a half stars.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Friday night movie: Trouble the Water
On Friday night I went to see the documentary Trouble the Water. The documentary is based on Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina killed 1,836 people and left thousands homeless. The documentary was mainly filmed by twenty-four year old Kimberly Rivers Roberts. She documented the day leading up to the storm, and the day the hurricane hit, and the aftermath. Kimberly Rivers Roberts documented her husband, her uncle, friends from the street, children and neighbors. Kimberly and her husband were living in a very low income neighborhood in New Orleans. The levees broke four blocks from their house. When Kim, her husband, and their neighbors were told to evacuate, they unfortunately didn’t have the means, like many families in New Orleans. As the Robert’s home went underwater they moved into their attic. In their attic they had an elderly neighbor, about five children, and two other neighbors. Their dogs were a floor below them floating on mattresses. Eventually they were all evacuated, except for the dogs. Two weeks after the storm the Robert’s returned to their home with a professional documentary film team, to find their home still filled with water, fortunately their dogs ran to them from across the street, they survived the storm. Kim unfortunately found her alcoholic uncle dead and decaying in his home and also her grandmother.
I enjoyed this documentary because it was very insightful. It made me gain a view of Hurricane Katrina that was about 75% different then the view the news projected. Hundreds of families with their children died of suffocation in their attics because they couldn’t break the wood out into the roof. After calling 911, they were told rescue was not available at that time. I find that so heartbreaking because I wanted those people to be able to survive, but at the same time I remembered it was a category 4 hurricane and rescue teams and soldiers just couldn’t fly through the storm. During the documentary I also noticed that most of the people of New Orleans were poor and uneducated. Had Kim and her husband been educated they most likely would have had some type of jobs, which would allow them to pay for a car. Since Kim was unemployed, and her husband was a drug dealer they just didn’t have the money or means to leave before the storm; and this was a pattern I recognized throughout most of the movie. The documentary also pointed out how much Americans in general, respect the work of our soldiers. Many young soldiers flew back from Iraq to help the people in devastation. One point; however, was definitely clear: the people of New Orleans no longer have respect for FEMA, and don’t approve of the way the aftermath of the storm was handled. I never really comprehended why FEMA had been so negatively criticized until I watched this movie. Many people who were living in half-way homes or in church run organizations in New Orleans did not receive any relief money because they didn’t have a legit address in New Orleans.
From the documentary I definitely learned that no matter how much you lose, as long as you’re surrounded by at least one person you love, you are extremely lucky. Just like how strangers became family on September 11, 2001, those same relationships were formed during Hurricane Katrina, which shows Americans set aside their differences and come together in times of trouble.
I really enjoyed this documentary and would recommend anyone to see it. The only negative I have to say about this documentary, is a good 45min of the movie is filmed on Kim’s camera, and the image is very shaky; so if that kind of view makes you dizzy, like it made me, I would suggest just closing your eyes and listening or trying to focus on one point in the image. Also the language throughout the documentary, may be found disrespectful by some people because the “F” and “N” word are said a lot. Other than those two things I thought Trouble the Water, was an excellent documentary, and I now understand why it has won so many awards since its release date on August 22nd, 2008.
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