If I didn't have this class. I wouldn't be able to think and wonder about this American society, history, and or culture. I would just be contributing to the rest of the madness within this American society, history, and culture. I don't think there's any right or wrong answer here, but I think these things are essential in all aspects of our lives, regardless of our career. This is a very important class because it brings to light social, political, and economic issues of minorities in America as they pertain to the feature film industry.
Movies are such an important and influential part of popular mainstream culture.
It really makes this class fascinating and relevant. It was interesting to see how minority filmmakers, actors, writers, visionaries struggle to represent themselves. The discussion leaders also raised interesting topics. We covered the basics of American cultures and ethnic studies topics as well as filmic issues and how they changed when they involved people of color. I was amazed at the hurdles and barriers that they have to contend with in order to follow their dreams and fulfill their mission.