Monday, October 30, 2006

Freedom River...


In 1971, Joseph Cavalla --of 'Get Smart' fame--wrote this thought-provoking short, animated film. Orson Welles narrates.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

sawsee, would you rather I only post comments, thoughts, questions or observations that stay on topic according to your linked subject?

Because I'd really like to talk about the portrayal of female characters in media. Whether film, tv, books, comic books or what have you. You responded to my post at the EW board on the subject as it pertains to LOST's treatment of its female characters.

JDH

Sawsee said...

Hi JDH: I think this topic ties into the subject matter (I guess, ideally the comment is related).
It's funny you brought up the portrayal of women in the media as it is a well discussed topic in our household. I find it is sad that the woman that tend to grab all the headlines are people like Paris Hilton--not a great role model for girls. Where are the positive role models for young girls? I guess there is Oprah, but even people like Angelina, who seems to have a humanitarian edge to her, has been exploited for her sexuality. I do think media has done a disservice only chasing stories or angles that are the most shocking or revealing.

Anonymous said...

When my daughter was born, that hit it home for me. My wife seems less concerned, but I'm adamant about the issue.

I just want my daughter to have all of the opportunities and none of the gender discriminations or biases or sexual objectification.

JDH

Sawsee said...

hi JDH! I believe there should be a magazine for young people that features 'real inspiring' role models. Young females do not get exposed to all the women that truly make a difference in this world (in the arts, sciences, literature, and humanitarian efforts). It would be great to see young people trying to impersonate these people not the Britany Spears of the world. The music industry seems to have the worst influence these days; the women have to prance around with little on and the males have to act like gangsters and grab their crotches a lot.

Anonymous said...

Wow! That would make an awesome website, as well as a magazine.

Actresses like America Ferrera (Ugly Betty, Real Women Have Curves), should be featured (young, naturally beautiful, marches to the beat of her own drum).

I really enjoy to read about people who make a difference. In college and after, I did a lot of volunteering - being a big brother was probably the most rewarding. More college students should be big brothers and big sisters and see the impact it has on these kids and realize the need and the seriousness.
So I think that would be a great thing to write about for this magazine idea. Young woman who make a serious and committed difference.

JDH

Sawsee said...

JDH: That's great that you were a Big Brother! I always felt that young people should be featured, in the news, celebrating their achievements. So much of our world revolves around 'image', yet being a great, contributing person to society is rarely 'news-worthy'.

I hope that a better balance will happen, and honourable choices are given to children, making them strive in a positive direction.

Here's to all the positive role models!