With the Release of the movie "The Hunger Games" this past weekend there has been some shocking backlash on the internet by "fans" who were angry when three characters were black, even though the book stated that they were dark-skinned. check this links and prepared to be shocked.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
"The Hunger Games"
by guest blogger Caleb
With the Release of the movie "The Hunger Games" this past weekend there has been some shocking backlash on the internet by "fans" who were angry when three characters were black, even though the book stated that they were dark-skinned. check this links and prepared to be shocked.
With the Release of the movie "The Hunger Games" this past weekend there has been some shocking backlash on the internet by "fans" who were angry when three characters were black, even though the book stated that they were dark-skinned. check this links and prepared to be shocked.
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WOW I'm not even gonna lie this really bothered me. I don't really know where to begin.I've never read the book and didn't see the movie but both are on the to do list. I guess I'm surprised that the color of a character's skin could "ruin" a movie. I guess that phenomenon never really occurred to me. I don't get it! The book clearly states a description of two of the characters. But I guess if you're blinded by racism and discrimination you may be blind to that too. The most irritating part was the people who stated tried to cover up there comments by saying things like "I mean I'm not racist but" or "lolol I'm not trying to sound racist" like that is even more insulting. Then to top it all off they are talking about a little girl. Amandla Stenberg (who's mother is African American and father is Danish)is only 13! How could your talk about a child like that. I'm sure she got her part based on her talent but can you imagine the self esteem blow these comments would cause. Wow sorry kinda went on a rant but this made me upset. We have got to do better.
ReplyDeleteJust a few grammatical errors. I was upset when I read this so I admit I didn't proofread.
Delete"The most irritating part was the people who tried to cover up THEIR comments by saying things like"
I agree with you Jessica... I never thought the shade of someone's skin could "ruin" a movie either. On the flip side, I've heard that Hunger Game was very good from an array of different races cultures and genders. It the comments that people write that are always disheartenting to read or see... But all they are opinions!!....those comments just made me want to go see the movie even more. Good observation Caleb!..;-)
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon the same jezebel argument about three days ago. It was one of the most disheartening things I read that day. It is strange and in my opinion devastating that so many people do not understand that racism is a state of mind, and not just a 'right' and 'wrong.' Meaning your action was just racist, you are racist --- complaining that it is hard for you to identify with a small black child who is fighting for her life --- yeah, that makes you racist.
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