Power and Protest in Black Cinema III: Examine Black images of power and protest in International Black Cinema.
Screening: Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus). Dir. Marcel Camus. Brazil, 1959. (107 min.)
Project homework: Work on LAP transcription and reflection.
Reading: Ehrenstein, David. “Black Orpheus.” The Criterion Collection.
3 comments:
The movie "Black Orpheus," was definitely not a movie I would have watched on my own. However, as I am getting older, I find myself becoming open minded towards things that I would have never gave a chance, in the past. I feel that this is not only a positive attribute for myself but also for my children. The world is constantly changing (rapidly)and our African-American and Latino children are not being exposed to everything that is out there. Unfortunately, alot of our children are focused on the negative, one in a million realities, that few will ever become apart of.
Children are suppose to dream and dream big but education is important. Basketball, and becoming a music artist is a prominent dream of our children. film, drama, production, and writing needs to be introduced to African-American and Latino children. I was raised hearing the words, "You can be anything you want to be, if you put your mind to it." I tell my children Bianca, (12) and Jalin, (7) these same words. I constantly remind them that, "Education is the Key." -Sinclair
"Black Orpheus" was a movie that was dark, humorous, love, festive, and with tragical death. It showed the circles of life expectations as well as unexpectations. It was a whole rebirth to reality that one can feel possessed by demons, voodoo, or spirits.
Towards the end the children was able to recapture their joy, happiness, laughter, and to live and breath life again through love.
It was hard to follow the dialogue but the concept was positive.
Althea
Watching the movie I did not know what to expect but I kept an open mind. The story line was interesting and I enjoyed the carnival part the people enjoyed dancing it was a way of expression. The death scene was sad and touching because she was running for her life only to be killed by the one she fell in love with. I would like to watch it again. Sharon
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