Monday, September 14, 2009
Save the Last Dance
Although this movie is probably a thought from the past, it is still one of my favorites of all time. There are so many racial concepts in the film from the urban basketball court (that west talks about) to the violence of being in the inner city. One scene that stood out to me a lot was when Sarah was on the bus with Derek and an older white women gave them a look of dissapproval. It was clear that she did not beleive in interracial relationships. Noticing the look Sarah and Derek respond by showing more effection towards one and other. I think it is great that the producers highlighted this problem between how some people perceive interracial relatioships but more importantly they used the two to send a message that it shouldn't be questioned. I guess this scene sticks with me because of my past relationships as well as the one I am now. I just don't understand why it matters to the rest of the world what two colors people in a relatioship are.
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It's strange to me as well. But think of it, people are always going to be weirded out by things they don't understand. Homosexual relationships, for example. For me, I can't understand how a person can eat a tomato like an apple without throwing up... I'm just saying that people are often wrong in the ways in which they judge others. No matter who I date I'm in an interracial relationship, sometimes I think about it; usually this is a fleeting moment. I am def not saying it's right; I can just hope that evolution weeds out the people who can't keep their minds to themselves where appropriate. And I mean that in the nicest way possible.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. To me, that scene on the bus is one of the strongest scenes in the whole movie. It was definitely a scene that could happen to any interracial couple in real life. Not every couple would have made out like they did while that little old lady was glaring at them, but it was so important that they did! It was like they were saying to the world Yes we're an interracial couple and we don't care what you think. It definitely gave a positive message to all interracial couples out there! great movie!
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