Volumes

English 318 African-American Film and Culture class has been a good experience for me this semester. Through the independent films we digested the culture for African- American lives in a different perspective. What story really lies behind the screen or between the lines of scripts, songs and or articles, what is my culture and what are these artist trying to tell me. This class has taught me a lot about society from before I was born to what I am currently living through now. For the future of English 318 students I would suggest that you be open minded. Martin Luther King said it best “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” So while in this class live and let your opinion be heard because you may speak volumes to another person. Also, future 318 students this course moves pretty quickly so always be prepared you get out what you put in. Thank you Dr. J for this Amazing course!!

Stand Your Ground

Ava DuVernay a woman who is guiding and directing lives through her films. DuVernay films teaches me motivation, advocacy and history. I say motivation because in her film Middle of Nowhere about a strong women by the name of Ruby. Ruby faces many obstacles in her marriage and in her life but one thing Ruby never did was give up she pushed and moved forward to continue with her life. DuVernay quotes "When you're in your lane, there's no traffic." Ruby character portrays this very well.

 In DuVernay’s movie Selma she taught me history she took my view points from out of the school books for once. While watching Selma I began to learn history and what advocacy was during that time period. She created political perspective of the black middle class in Selma. DuVernay films are so close to reality that while I am watching I am always on my toes and thinking about my culture and life at all times. These films taught me that you should stand up for what is right there are no limitation for what you believe in. Do not let nothing hold you back