history

Rating: Null/10 (13 June 2002)

I can buy the fact that this film is historical and a benchmark in Cinematography. It also represents some great things in America such as the Iron will of its people after diversity and the fact that we all have rights and freedoms of our opinions. On the flipside for myself a black male this is a painful film to watch, Yes it is years ago but these are still attitudes that exist today. Not everyone has these attitudes, But the point I wanted to make is (along with the Flag issues) is that bad things did happen to good people because of things in past decades. Certain imagery can be upsetting. Life does go on but it is unfair for folks of other cultures to always say "give it a rest" when it comes to matters of Slavery or past intimidations and crimes. It is in the Past you have to go on but it still can be painful and there is a right to still be disturbed by the ideas on men such as Griffith