" We Are Marshall" Movie Review
" We are Marshall Movie review
Running head: Assignment Two
Assignment Two – Movie Review
Kevin A. Michael
University of Oklahoma
SWK 5333(980) – Diversity and Oppression
September 25, 2010
Professor: Dr. Mary Brandt
Assignment Two – Movie Review
Reason for Choice of Movie
The selection of film, I have chosen, is based upon my infatuation with the very intriguing storyline it offers. At first, one may believe that the storyline is nothing more than another movie concerning football. However, the storyline offers a combination of a beloved American sport, along with touching accounts of the lives of each main character, as they dealt with grief and despair independently. Most importantly, the storyline depicts the perseverance of one man who strived for perfection, even when everyone else neither believed in him nor shared his vision. “We are Marshall” correlates with the textbook as, the manner in which individuals adapt to difficult challenges vary from person to person. However, in order to achieve a true state of resiliency, one must allow the stages of grieving to be a fluid process. Finally, “We are Marshall” shows the actions of one, can lead to changes which positively impinge upon many.
Summary of Movie
“We are Marshall” is based upon a true story that occurred on November 14, 1970. “We are Marshall” begins with a plane crash that kills 75 members of the football team, including players, coaches, and fans. One can imagine how such a devastating event would impact the Marshall University community. Therefore, university President Donald Demond along with influential community members, decided in the best interest of the university, to discontinue the football program. Nate Ruffin, who was the (co-captain and defensive back) on the team, decides that it is imperative that the football program remains viable. “We Are Marshall” depicts how Ruffin served as a catalyst for change, by coordinating a rally comprised of students
Running head: Assignment Two
Assignment Two – Movie Review
Kevin A. Michael
University of Oklahoma
SWK 5333(980) – Diversity and Oppression
September 25, 2010
Professor: Dr. Mary Brandt
Assignment Two – Movie Review
Reason for Choice of Movie
The selection of film, I have chosen, is based upon my infatuation with the very intriguing storyline it offers. At first, one may believe that the storyline is nothing more than another movie concerning football. However, the storyline offers a combination of a beloved American sport, along with touching accounts of the lives of each main character, as they dealt with grief and despair independently. Most importantly, the storyline depicts the perseverance of one man who strived for perfection, even when everyone else neither believed in him nor shared his vision. “We are Marshall” correlates with the textbook as, the manner in which individuals adapt to difficult challenges vary from person to person. However, in order to achieve a true state of resiliency, one must allow the stages of grieving to be a fluid process. Finally, “We are Marshall” shows the actions of one, can lead to changes which positively impinge upon many.
Summary of Movie
“We are Marshall” is based upon a true story that occurred on November 14, 1970. “We are Marshall” begins with a plane crash that kills 75 members of the football team, including players, coaches, and fans. One can imagine how such a devastating event would impact the Marshall University community. Therefore, university President Donald Demond along with influential community members, decided in the best interest of the university, to discontinue the football program. Nate Ruffin, who was the (co-captain and defensive back) on the team, decides that it is imperative that the football program remains viable. “We Are Marshall” depicts how Ruffin served as a catalyst for change, by coordinating a rally comprised of students
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