American History X is a no-holds-barred look at the very real underbelly of racism. This film is not about skinheads or white power. This is a searing contemporary tragedy that grips one working-class family. The story is set in Venice Beach‚ Calif.‚ and it begins by establishing the grievances of the white working class against the black working class. As Danny said in the movie "Things used to be great‚ but then "they" began to move in and the neighborhood turned into a ’hood. Pretty soon "they"
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after all‚ he thought. He cut through his first water line about two weeks after starting his new job. Going into a deep‚ muddy hole did not make the crew happy. After Jim cut through his third water line‚ the crew chief pulled him aside and said‚ “You are taking too much earth out with each bucket‚ so you don’t feel the bucket hitting the water line; ease up a bit.” Water lines were usually six to eight feet down‚ so Jim would dig until about four feet and then try to be more careful. It was then that
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The American Dream in the Film Social Media The American Dream is described as having the opportunity to achieve success by hard work‚ determination‚ dedication‚ access to education‚ and equality (Freese). At one time the American dream was the ability to put a roof over you and your family’s heads. To change the world is now the new American dream. Though struggles and unexpected tribulations will more times than none occur‚ and success and failure may be the outcome‚ it’s the possibility of that
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Compare and contrast the methods used by two films posters to inform and persuade their intended audience. The American film Bride Wars was released in 2009‚ it is an example of a typical modern romantic comedy. It is about two best friends Liv and Emma‚ who have grown up together planning their “perfect” wedding. They both get engaged at around the same time‚ together they go shopping for everything needed for a wedding‚ both looking to create their perfect wedding day. They get the wedding
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This school term‚ along with my classmates‚ I have been required to view a number of documentary films dealing with the African American experience. There was so much information crammed into each of the films shown. However‚ each one has enlightened and opened my mind to thoughts not before imagined. M.K. Asante has written and directed an excellent film on the founding and growth of a cultural holiday that is celebrated by people of color in the four corners of the earth- Kwanzaa. There were
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I can call it tradition for my family to move every couple of years‚ for I have moved four times in my life. I started the journey of life in Missouri‚ continued it in Tennessee where I learned to walk‚ South Dakota where I started my basketball career‚ into Ohio where I spent fifth‚ sixth‚ seventh grade‚ and now in Minnesota for the rest of my high school career. I can still remember that day‚ if you ask me. I thought my world was coming to a blazing end. It was an unnormally cold afternoon in Ohio
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American History X Crime/Drama‚ 1998‚ R American History X is a crime drama directed by Tony Kaye‚ of whom‚ in addition is responsible for the exceptional cinematography. The script is by David McKenna and is produced by New Line Cinemas. American History X is centered on the white-power movementand the consequences of extremism. It is also a convincing depiction of the human ability to change‚ often for the better. Following the cold blooded murder of his father‚ Dennis Vineyard - a fireman
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this trend of imperialism. American imperialism promoted economic prosperity in some countries‚ but in others it resulted in more chaos and resentment; therefore‚ American imperialism was justifiable in certain countries but not in others. When America gained control over certain countries‚ they handled their problems with manipulative tactics or unmoral solutions. In Cuba‚ the United States contradicted what they had promised at the beginning of the Spanish American War. The Teller Amendment stated
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In my attempt to remember the night‚ I’d discovered why some things were convenient to forget. My head was throbbing. But it wasn’t just from lack of hydration‚ it was also from excessive humiliation. And the question still remained: had I attacked **** with my tongue? In more ways than one? And did I ruin his shoes? No. F-ing. Way. I KISSED ****** ****! This was bad. This was bad bad. This was the Colossus of bad. They were going to build a giant freaking statue commemorating my horror
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to live in cities. Due to their strong cultural roots‚ the people of Kyrgyzstan would eventually desert the Soviet settlements and return to their clans and families. To this day‚ even with the development of towns and transition into major cities‚ the majority of the population of Kyrgyzstan still maintains strong connections with families and their
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