Post 2: My favorite Movie
My all time favorite movie would have to be Imitation of Life, which is a 1959 film starring Lana Turner and Juanita Moore, and also features famous gospel artist, Mahalia Jackson. This film tackled a few issues that were relevant at that time, and ironically now, such as racism and gender equality. This film earned the several nominations for not only the Academy Awards, but also from the Golden Globes, Directors Guild, and the Laurel Awards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imitation_of_Life
The film is about two women ambitious women who follow their dreams, while dealing with raising their daughters together in one household. Moore plays the housekeeper whose daughter passes for white rejecting her African American mother. Turner is the ambitious actress who despite her late start becomes a successful actress whose daughter feels neglected by her. The film shows the effects of racial inequality of that era and also explores the resentment felt toward women who are driven. Sexual harassment is also a topic which was encroached upon in the film as well.
Although this film did explore all the aforementioned topics vividly, it also hinted or figuratively mentioned other issues of that time.Segregation and discrimination were evident in the film but not blatantly portrayed.
This film is a testament to blind ambition and the costs that are associated with it. Most people who in the latter stages of their lives always reflect back on their choices. This film insinuates regret, and shows that fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness.
The film is about two women ambitious women who follow their dreams, while dealing with raising their daughters together in one household. Moore plays the housekeeper whose daughter passes for white rejecting her African American mother. Turner is the ambitious actress who despite her late start becomes a successful actress whose daughter feels neglected by her. The film shows the effects of racial inequality of that era and also explores the resentment felt toward women who are driven. Sexual harassment is also a topic which was encroached upon in the film as well.
Although this film did explore all the aforementioned topics vividly, it also hinted or figuratively mentioned other issues of that time.Segregation and discrimination were evident in the film but not blatantly portrayed.
This film is a testament to blind ambition and the costs that are associated with it. Most people who in the latter stages of their lives always reflect back on their choices. This film insinuates regret, and shows that fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness.
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