When watching last weeks movie “JFK” one thing that struck me the most was the striking similarities of Jim’s closing argument to that of Atticus Finch’s closing argument in “To Kill a Mockingbird”. The instant that Jim began to say the truth, that the jury must find the truth to what happened in the assassination of President Kennedy. Not only in the words that were being spoken was there many many similarities but in the cinematography as well. Both men are shot at medium angles and the camera continually cuts back in forth between three subjects. The lawyers, Jim and Atticus, the men on trial, Clay and Boo Radly, and the jurors. These constant three cuts keeps the audience focused on the issue and those involved. Both men, Jim and Atticus, speak with such strikingly similar poise and stature that both give any audience spine chilling reactions. Both speak of our American society and the foundation of truth and equality that it is built on. I found it to be very powerful and moving after going back and reviewing each closing argument.

Continuing on from last weeks discussion a little with “Do the Right Thing” I saw this 60 minutes segment, this sunday, on the new movie Selma where Bob Simon sits down and talks with Ava DuVernay, an African American woman, who is the director of the new movie that portrays Martin Luther King Jr’s life. I found it very fascinating and fitting with our discussion on “Do the Right Thing”. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/selma-ava-duvernay-60-minutes/

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After discussing Stephen Apkon’s book The Age of Image, I found this video in the link above on his website.  I think the video posted is a great short film that really shows exactly what Apron is trying to say in his book in reference to the evolution of literacy. In today’s day, it is not enough to be able to just know how to read and write, but one needs to be aware and know how to use the technology that surrounds us and use these new advancements to keep up with the world.