https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni en-us 2023-07-07 00:37:45 UTC 2023-08-10 19:04:08 UTC hello@padlet.com coralramirez1206 https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2640024633 2023-07-07 01:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2640024633 coralramirez1206 https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2644943617 The film ‘Crip Camp’ has been known for being a hopeful, and uprising documentary, for disabled people that takes place in the 1970’s and present day. Crip Camp is based on a summer camp meant for disabled people in the state of New York, named Camp Jened. Camp Jened started as a camp for the disabled in 1951, however it was shut down after the summer of 1977. Although Camp Jened had been open for a while, the film is based in the early 1970’s, in which Jim Lebrect, and other campers from the same year discuss their experiences. Most if not all referred to Camp Jened as “a place that was utopia” ( Jim Lebrect,) in other words, a new different world where they were able to be themselves and not hide who they were as everyone else around them was just like them. Most importantly, campers felt like they “respected each other and what they were saying was important.” (Judith Huemann) This statement suggests that before attending Camp Jened disabled people felt as if they did not belong in society, or weren’t as respected as abled people, or to say that, they were being othered from their community. The concept of belonging and othering comes from John Powell’s institute at UC Berkeley, which is seen throughout the film as we see people from Camp Jened discuss and fight for their place of belonging in society. As we watch and hear them be othered in the film. In John Powell talk, Building Belonging in a Time of Othering, he discusses what othering and belonging looks like in a society as a whole. First he describes what belonging should look like, which is the “spirit of being seen, heard and appreciated.” Which is almost exactly what Judith Huemann mentions about the environment and atmosphere Camp Jened creates, in a sense that the camp is a place of belonging that disabled people have never felt in their lives. The first half of the film mostly shows and discusses the positive aspects of Camp Jened as former campers talk about the relations they made, and the inclusion they felt. Which are all forms of belonging in an environment. O’Toole gives perfect examples of how a community should feel including, ‘We were giving each other like “I see you and I believe you”’ Which demonstrates the unity they create among each other which is , another form of belonging shown in the film. In contrast, towards the middle and end of the film, we see the campers being othered and hear their stories of othering. Jognn Powell describes othering as “a generalized aset of common processes that denies someone’s full humanity based on them being thought less than or as a threat.” This explains the concept of othering being a power dynamic where one is a smaller hierarchical that is feared there being dominated by the higher class. This is seen as Judith Heumann, who had a significantly important role in the disability rights movement, led protests such as the 504 sit-in which were constantly being denied of “benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency.” (Section 504) This, meaning the government was bothering disabled people by not allowing them an equal opportunity to receive program benefits and services. Just how Powell explained, that people with more power, take control over those who are of smaller hierarchy. Judith’s realization of “ an awakening that people saw me noy as Judith but as somebody who was sick.” connects to the idea of fear the higher class has of the ones being othered, that they need to be kept away to not “harm” the community.  This concept of othering and belonging by John Powell is perfectly demonstrated in “Crip Camp '' as it clearly shows disabled people being denied, left out, and torn from an equal opportunity as abled people. While watching Crip Camp we can point out the injustices not just the government makes but society as well, however also take this as an opportunity to what othering and belonging should and should not look like. ]]> 2023-07-14 04:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2644943617 coralramirez1206 https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2647636442 When first reading the title “East Side Sushi '' I thought this movie was going to be about Asian culture, however I was not expecting it to be mainly about Latinos. Watching this movie made me feel ecstatic to see how relatable the characters were and how much they reminded me of people I personally know. It felt heartwarming to see how accurately these characters and their relationships were portrayed, which is something that is rarely seen in films. It was especially helpful to know that the director himself is Latino and so were the actors in the movie which made it feel more authentic and with more meaning, compared to other films. Some of the conflicts within Juana’s family are similar to what most Latino families go through and are actually commonly talked about among latino children facing the same struggles. One example is how Latino parents have a specific goal for their children, although some parents aren't exactly as strict about it, most Latino parents have an idea of what their children should do in their future and when a different idea is brought up that contradicts their belief, they are afraid that their child will lose their heritage. This is seen as Juana’s father is disappointed in Juana’s desire to become a sushi chef. Instead he prefers for Juana to be a latino cook, which is in her roots. This relates to my  personal experience as my mom was not in agreement with the career choice I plan on taking, (however it constantly changes) because she believed that there weren’t too many people like me, in other words, mexican who were in that same career path and didn’t want to see me struggle. Similarly to how Juana’s father feels. However, now she is much more supportive even if I decide on a completely different career choice. After watching East Side Sushi I felt joy at how accurately these characters were portrayed and how well they were represented. I definitely recommended this movie to my family after watching it. 

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Smoke Signals is an comedy/ drama film that involves two indigenous men that have two completely different personalities and perspectives of the world. Victor is a damaged, resentful young man who continually criticizes people, even Thomas. He struggles with trust and has a pessimistic outlook on life. Thomas is a bizarre storyteller who always has a positive view on the world however Victor is a damaged, resentful young man who continually criticizes people, even Thomas. He struggles with trust and has a pessimistic outlook on life. He is one of the characters that grew and changed the most throughout the film. The focus of the story is Victor Joseph, who is struggling to come to terms with his history. Many years after his father Arnold permanently leaves the family home, in 1998, his mother Arlene gets a call from Suzy Song, Arnold's last neighbor, notifying her that Arnold passed away and asking someone come pick up his belongings at his home outside of Phoenix. Thomas volunteered to pay for the trip on the condition that he be permitted to accompany him, so Victor reluctantly accepts to take a journey down to Phoenix with him. While on the trip one of the main arguments Victor and Thomas have is arguing over what Victor’s dad was really like as Victor depicts him as an abusive and alcoholic father, however Thomas sees him as a hero. From the beggining Victor is upset with his father for abusing his family, abusing alcohol, and abusing alcohol. However Victor had found peace with himself and his father following the car crash. He suddenly came to the conclusion that he needed to forget what Arnold had done and proceed on.  Victor needed to forgive in order to fill the hole in his life. By throwing his father's ashes over the river, Victor completed his act of pardoning his father. Victor had now freed himself as well as his father.

]]> 2023-07-27 00:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2651760865 coralramirez1206 https://padlet.com/coralramirez1206/xbk1nrvxrskrodni/wish/2654560311 The movie The BlacKkKlansman is about the lines that separate group identification and whether or not a person may cross them. It addresses racism by portraying the challenges faced by Ron Stallworth, exposing the racist beliefs and practices of the Klan. It tries to make racial injustice tangible to viewers while highlighting the need for social change and unity.  It investigates the pervasive racism and prejudice within the company and in society at large, shedding light on the racial tensions and discrimination African Americans experienced at the time as well as the ongoing effects of racism in modern society. The movie encourages dialogue on racial issues and invites viewers to consider how pervasive racism still is in modern society. I believe that the movie does a good job in depicting more subtle forms of racism including microaggressions, in other words, making a comment or action that unintentionally expresses a prejudiced attitude towards someone, such as Ron facing discrimination everyday working in a predominantly white police department. The film additionally analyzes the social and cultural aspects of racism, demonstrating how it impacts African Americans' experiences and quality of life in their community. It also addresses the more general problem of institutional racism, which keeps racial injustice and inequality alive. Overall the film showcases direct and noticeable racism within the Ku Klux Klan demonstrating their hateful ideologies and actions against African Americans and other marginalized groups. 

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