Freedom Riders

3. If Hollywood attempted to depict the Freedom Riders in movie form, could it be done authentically with a close rendering of real events to the point where it was more effective for audiences than the documentary, or will the documentary always trump anything Hollywood could do, given that it's the "true" story?

If your asking me if Hollywood would be capable to make a Freedom Riders movie, I absolutely think they would be able to do so. I think this because there are a numerous of emotional and realistic movies that Hollywood has depicted and they have done a phenomenal job in filming and making the scenes come alive and look very realistic and effective that the audience feels emotional about it. The document was very effective as I watched it, displaying real pictures and events that happened. For example, the bus scene was a very powerful scene that was mind-blowing to me. Just seeing it made me question, why would they do such a thing to people who have never done anything to them, or why would people sit around and let this happen and not react. The same questions I had during the document Freedom Riders, I'm positive Hollywood could pull of the same reaction if they were to make a movie out of this document. I think if Hollywood were to make a movie people could relate to it more and it would become more famous and known. I doubt a lot of people know about the Freedom Riders, where as if it became a movie more people would know about it and be more impacted. Whoever, were to make this movie would probably have to put aside any strong emotions they have while filming this movie because the artistic part would need to be viewed realistic and very descriptive. I would love to see how Hollywood would put together this movie, I think overall they would do a good job and people would be moved by it.

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     In the beginning of class when we were did the agree and disagree activity I found myself very indecisive, I didn't find myself completely strong with one side of the statement. So, getting back to the question on how adults in 2012 should parent their children is a really good question. Me, personally think that parents should be more of a parent then a friend to their children. I think that parents should discipline their children and set expectations because if parents don't set those expectations or guidelines then 9 times out of 10 their children will walk all over their parents and assume that they are able to do what they want. However, in some cases even though their children may not live up to those expectations or guidelines I still think that parents should apply guidelines and expectations on them. And these expectations don't always have to be extremely strict but expectations such as respecting elders, treating others the way you want to be treated, doing well in school so that in the future you are able to be successful, eating with a utensil and not your hands, listening to people when they are talking to you, ect. I think as the child gets older the less rules they get because when your a child your parents expect less from you due to the fact that your young and your not as experience as someone who is older and experienced more in their life. My parents raised me with expectations and discipline and to this day, and I now know the difference between right and wrong because of what my parents have lectured to me throughout my life. My parents always told me if I was to work hard then I would be something but it takes hard work. They always compared me to what they didn't want me to be which actually influenced how I look at things today. My dad was always tough on me not to just do good in school but also to respect others and most importantly to myself. I always thought my dad was scary when I was younger so I always did what was said or told of me to do because I thought that if I disappoint him then I would be in big trouble. Which brings me to talk about why I don't think parents should be a friend to their children and that is because they might get the wrong impression and think of you as someone who they tell their problems to rather then their parent who deserves their respect and love. Friends already have that responsibility so I think parents should just be parents. Not saying you can't tell your parents your problems but I think parents should only be your friend to an extinct. My friends parents are more strict then mine and they are more sneaky with the things they do and they barely talk to their parents about issues they have or anything along that line. The reason I think they do this is because their parents are being a little way to hard on their children, which is very pressuring and pushing them away rather then closer. My parents gave me freedom but to an extinct to where I could make mistakes and learn from them and I think children learn more from when they make a mistake and have to go through the consequences rather then just being told not to do it. For example, stealing.
     When I have children I expect to be a mother and only a mother to my children. This means, teaching them basic things and needs to becoming successful in this world. This also means, setting simple guidelines and expectations. I don't plan to be hard on my children but I would always lecture them about becoming some thing and being independent. I would have pretty high standards for my children but not to the point where they feel as though they are forced to do so. Standards such as getting good grades, going to college, being involved in school, to be a leader and not a follower, and being respectful. Rules I would have for my child would be as simple as being respectful to others and , listening, good grades, being appropriate, and be your own person.

Race-Relations in America

Today race-relations in America are a lot more calm and less of an issue present day then it was before during the time period of the novel To Kill A Mockingbird and the film Freedom Riders. People of different races get along with one another throughout the world. There may be a small percentage of people who are currently racist to other races but I don't think it is that big of a deal then what it use to be. I think the people that are still racist have been influenced by the past history. However, you know today race-relations in America aren't as big of a problem any more because  schools are diverse and people of all race are treated equally by law. I don't really experience race-relations at all. I love having friends of other race. If I lived in the time period where race-relations in America was such a big problem I don't know I could have handled the rude comments about my race or the injustice ways my race was being treated. I think that America has progressed and made many positive changes because many people were effected by race-relations in past history. Issues today regarding race-relations are less common. But, there are racist comments that go around such as, blacks aren't as smart as whites or other races. I think that is an issue because not only is that a stereotype but, its rude, and an incorrect statement. I think it is very disrespectful when white people call black people niggers. I also, think black people shouldn't use that type of language towards their own race. It is very striking to me that blacks get offended when another race uses that word towards them and then when their own race uses it towards them they don't get offended. To me personally the word shouldn't be used at all in society but I know people will most definitely continue to use that word. With Obama being the first black president I think he went through a lot of race-relational comments and I actually think it increased the expectation of not just blacks but also other minority races in America. Showing that we are capable of doing the things we strive for.