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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
PERIOD 4: CHILDREN'S MARCH
You recently watched the documentary, The Children's March. Please post any thoughts you have about the film.
I thought that the film had striking visuals that depicted the hostility that African Americans faced in that time period. The fire hoses and vicious dogs were some of the tamer punishments blacks endured compared to house fires and lynchings; however, the fact that it was caught on camera and photographed exposed the harsh environment in Birmingham to America. I think that the children's march was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, because it caught the attention of government. It was a moving film because it showed how a group of people can bond together peacefully to overcome the majority.
I thought this video was very interesting because you hear about all these things happening but seeing actual footage of it takes it to a whole new level. When the fire men where spraying people with the hoses I was shocked to see how much damage it caused, how many people were hurt, and how many more got arrested. I thought the film was both upsetting and inspiring because it makes me mad that events like this happend in America when we are portrayed as "land of the free" and not everyone has equal rights. On the contrary, I thought it was inspiring how many people came together and fought for their rights together.
The film was very inspirational because it showed how African American children stood up for their rights. They made a huge impact on the way blacks were treated after their Birmingham march. It was endearing how the kids would bring their swimsuits to the gatherings for when the police sprayed them with hoses, and it made me smile when I saw how excited they were to fight for their freedom by going to jail. It is important to note that the blacks were treated very poorly during this time period, as police would have their dogs bite black people and there were bombings against black churches. It was a moving film, and I sympathize with African Americans and what they had to go through, especially those who lived during the Civil Rights movement. The documentary teaches us to treat others equally.
I thought that the The Children’s March was a good representation of the events that occurred on D-day in Birmingham Alabama, it was a very influential time period and now I understand why. Overall I enjoyed the movie. I have never heard much about the Children’s March until now and it was shocking to learn that so many kids were willing to fight for freedom. It made me smile when they showed how excited these kids were to fight for freedom and go to jail. And it didn’t stop there, when those kids were arrested and released they were even more excited to go back. I would never want to go to jail or even look at a jail, but these kids were gathering by the thousands to accomplish one goal: equal rights. I also found it interesting how “Bull Connors” would do anything humanly possible to stop the marches from occurring like sick dogs on the peaceful protesters, or spray them with a fire hose, that time period in the South was horrible for the black community and all these kids just kept on marching. Before when Mr. King wanted to lead a civil rights movement, no one joined in. He in turn went to Jail. But all of those kids were willing to do something that their parents weren’t able to do and I think that is astounding. These kids changed our country forever and it was inspiring to hear their story.
I thought the film was very interesting. It showed a large number of perspectives that aren't usually heard in civil rights films. For example, there were interviews from members of the Birmingham police, who are usually ignored and written off as villains. Also, a local DJ was interviewed as a leader of the civil rights movement. Normally, only religious figures are interviewed as leaders. That's why I found this film interesting.
I found this film to be very upsetting but also very inspirational. I was amazed to see how many African American children would risk going to jail to defend their freedom. It was tough to see the African Americans sprayed with the fire hoses. But that did not stop them; some even brought bathing suits along. I could not believe that the police would allow their dogs to bite the African Americans and even set churches on fire. This was a very inspirational film about fighting for what you believe in and equal rights for everyone.
I thought the film was very inspirational and it sets a great example for how children should act in the future. The film was the first time I have ever seen an extraordinary amount of children join together and fight for something they believe in. Not only did they fight for something, but they fought for something that was one of the most meaningful things in the world which was freedom. These children knew the consequences of their actions, that they would go to jail. But they went and fought for freedom anyway because that was the right thing to do, that is what they believed in. These children were able to keep their identities because instead of sitting back, not getting into any trouble, they fought for what they believed in and succeeded. This is a message to children today to fight for what they believe in and don't let others scare you or determine what you think, people must protect their identity.
I found this video to be moving and uplifting. It was inspirational to watch a group of people coming together in an act of civil disobedience to achieve freedom and equality for themselves. Some of the footage was shocking and I couldn't believe that a human could do that to another human, but it was still inspiring to see young children so passionate about a cause and brave enough to go to jail to protest something they believed was wrong. Instead of just sitting and accepting what the government had done to them, they stood up and took a great risk. It was inspiring to see children changing laws and the way things functioned.
I really enjoyed how the film portrayed the kids as heroes. No one expected them to do anything but they were a huge contribution to ending slavery. I was really surprised that so many kids kept coming even thought there was strong hoses and vicious dogs that landed people in hospitals. My favorite thing about the film was ow the kids seemed to not care. They kept returning to jail and bringing swim suits to the hoses instead of running away. I would definitely watch the film again.
I learned a lot from this video. I had seen the footage before, as it is quite powerful. But, I had no idea that the majority of the participants were people our age or even younger. I also did not have a clear idea of their motives before watching this video, and I learned that they were trying to gain momentum for their movement by filling the jail cells. Additionally, I liked this video for the message it sent. It was a message about overcoming, about people our age making a difference and a change in a world that was against them. Even though there were some shocking images and somber moments in the film, I found the overall message to be positive and uplifting, which I really liked.
This film had a huge impact on me. It was so hard to watch people get blasted with fire hoses to the point where their feet came out from under them. I was also shocked to see how many children got arrested, and that even a 4 year old boy did. It's hard to believe that events like this occurred in our country, and that this was accepted for a significant period of time. However, I do feel that this film was inspiring and teaches a lesson to never lose hope and fight for what you believe in.
By May 1963, African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama, had had enough of segregation and police brutality. Most adults were hesitant to protest the city’s racist culture but the children and teenagers marched to jail to secure their freedom. After watching The children’s March, I was shocked by the violence that the children experienced and I was inspired that they took on this fight for equality at such young ages. Dr. Martin Luther King believed that the only way they were going to break Birmingham was to fill the jails. When he asked volunteers, children bravely stood up for themselves and went to the jails together happily. Also, it was amazing that any child whether young or old could stand up to the power of hundreds of pounds of water shooting at them. Facing the harsh and unbearable punishment, the African Americans chose to join together to show their beliefs and tenacity for equal rights instead of yielding to the unjust treatment. This movie demonstrated that the children had such huge impact on the Civil Rights movement.
I thought that this documentary was extremely powerful. I thought it was amazing to see how dedicated the children were to their cause, and how they were all willing, and even happy, to go to jail for it. I was impressed that they all banded together and made such a huge impact on the nation. I couldn't believe how strong the people were even though they were so mistreated. At the same time I was saddened to see that this was once the way that America was, as today we pride ourselves in being "free". I really liked this documentary.
I really liked this documentary and was really interesting. Its kind of funny in a way that the whites were over run and defeated by a bunch of black kids. They really wanted to help and change the future. The oppression help bond all of them together. It was really inspiring and we can learn alot from it. Those kids never gave up.
This film was very inspirational and shocking to me. I have read about most of these events and seen photographs, but I have never seen footage. Some footage was inspirational, such as children our age marching for equality, getting jailed, and singing together. Other footage, like the fireman spraying the protestors, was shocking and hard to believe that something like that happened only 50 years ago. I also found it interesting that the film had members of the police present to hear their side of what happened on Birmingham's D-Day because most videos only have one side represented. I really liked this video because it was simultaneously inspirational and informational.
This video caused me to realize that anyone can make a difference no matter how old they are. Because it focused on children, I was able to put myself in their shoes. The extreme bravery that all of the participants showed was astounding. They stood up for what they believed in and wouldn't back down until they got what they knew they deserved. Watching the kids getting arrested and hosed down caused me to wonder if I had been in their place would I have displayed so much courage? Being able to see the footage and see interviews with the now grown up children of the Children's March was extremely powerful. I have so much respect for what they did at such a young age, proving once again that it is just a number.
I had heard about this march in Birmingham previous, but I never learned the amazing details. Watching the documentary really inspired me because the young children had so much courage and strength. If I had been in there position, I don't know if I'd be able to overcome my fear of getting hurt or thrown into jail. These children, most of whom were younger than I am were amazing in that they stood up for what they believed. I was also inspired by their positive attitudes. Even when they were violently being hosed, they made the best of the situation by singing or wearing bathing suits. I learned that if people come together and stick up for what is right, they can make a change for the better.
The Children's March to me was a very striking film and help very deep meaning. I was shocked when i saw the footage of people being thrown around the street by fire hoses i was completely disgusted. I've read about the Birmingham march in U.S. History class and i never thought that the fire hoses were that powerful. I was also surprised by how many people actually got arrested and how they we're so willing and excited to go to jail. It made me wonder if there would ever be a cause so major that i myself would go to those lengths.
I found this video to be inspirational. At points in the film chills actually traveled down my spine. The children standing up was the most surprising I wasn't expecting the kids to be the ones who pushed Birmingham into integration. I thought it was funny too in a way, I liked how some kids wore bathing suits and danced during the marches. I also thought the kids talking about how they wanted to go to jail was funny.
I found this film very upsetting because of the unethical brutality, but I also found it to be very powerful. I had previously seen the footage of the blacks being sprayed with the fire hoses, yet for some reason I always assumed the people being sprayed were angry adult protesters. However, the people being sprayed were young school children, some as young as four years old. These children voluntarily tolerated unfathomable ruthlessness from whites to fight for their freedom, which I believe said a lot about the passion they had for their cause. I find it implausible that they were all eager and jumping at any opportunity possible to go to jail, but they somehow managed to find power in numbers and eventually “overwhelmed the system,” just as Martin Luther King Jr. had hoped.
I thought this film showed an upsetting time that as American's we should look down on as one of our darkest times. That being said, I found the heroic acts of the African American leaders and children to be inspirational and revolutionary. It is not the only time in history that students rebelled against local government but I think it could be the most important time. It was an interesting idea Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had to try to get thousands of children arrested a day to overwhelm the police force and I was surprised the police did not ignore the rallies. To see that kids of age nine or ten being arrested I found scary. I found the Children's March to be a mad idea that MLK had which ultimately worked perfectly.
I think watching the Children's March gave me a very good perspective of what those people and children actually had to go through and all the problems that they faced.I never herd much about the march but I have always herd about these situations but never got to watch it. Seeing this documentary was eye opening. I was amazed by how many children got together to stand up for what they believed in and not be scared of the consequences. I think the children and people of Birmingham Alabama made it a changing point in the civil rights movement. It's amazing to think how even children my age or younger can have such an impact.For president Kennedy to come on TV and declare these harsh acts to be stopped was huge and it was all because children stood up for what they believed in. This video made me think that you can really make a difference if you really point your mind into it. Nothing is impossible. I enjoyed this documentary very much and would highly recommend it to anyone.
this film was very inspirational because it showed that even kids can make a difference in the community.These children knew the consequences of their actions, that they would go to jail. but they knew that something had to be done it also was a great video because it brought you into the past and it made you feel like you were right in front of the tv when it was broadcasting live.
I liked this film because it showed that despite an awful situation, people could make the best of it the water hoses were squirted at the children, showing that the police force would stop at nothing to stop them. the fact that the children marched through this showed that they had more determination then them. when they were locked upin the jail cells and still sung, it showed that they had power over them. the unity of hte children was what amazed me in this story.
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I thought that the film had striking visuals that depicted the hostility that African Americans faced in that time period. The fire hoses and vicious dogs were some of the tamer punishments blacks endured compared to house fires and lynchings; however, the fact that it was caught on camera and photographed exposed the harsh environment in Birmingham to America. I think that the children's march was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, because it caught the attention of government. It was a moving film because it showed how a group of people can bond together peacefully to overcome the majority.
I thought this video was very interesting because you hear about all these things happening but seeing actual footage of it takes it to a whole new level. When the fire men where spraying people with the hoses I was shocked to see how much damage it caused, how many people were hurt, and how many more got arrested. I thought the film was both upsetting and inspiring because it makes me mad that events like this happend in America when we are portrayed as "land of the free" and not everyone has equal rights. On the contrary, I thought it was inspiring how many people came together and fought for their rights together.
The film was very inspirational because it showed how African American children stood up for their rights. They made a huge impact on the way blacks were treated after their Birmingham march. It was endearing how the kids would bring their swimsuits to the gatherings for when the police sprayed them with hoses, and it made me smile when I saw how excited they were to fight for their freedom by going to jail. It is important to note that the blacks were treated very poorly during this time period, as police would have their dogs bite black people and there were bombings against black churches. It was a moving film, and I sympathize with African Americans and what they had to go through, especially those who lived during the Civil Rights movement. The documentary teaches us to treat others equally.
I thought that the The Children’s March was a good representation of the events that occurred on D-day in Birmingham Alabama, it was a very influential time period and now I understand why. Overall I enjoyed the movie. I have never heard much about the Children’s March until now and it was shocking to learn that so many kids were willing to fight for freedom. It made me smile when they showed how excited these kids were to fight for freedom and go to jail. And it didn’t stop there, when those kids were arrested and released they were even more excited to go back. I would never want to go to jail or even look at a jail, but these kids were gathering by the thousands to accomplish one goal: equal rights. I also found it interesting how “Bull Connors” would do anything humanly possible to stop the marches from occurring like sick dogs on the peaceful protesters, or spray them with a fire hose, that time period in the South was horrible for the black community and all these kids just kept on marching. Before when Mr. King wanted to lead a civil rights movement, no one joined in. He in turn went to Jail. But all of those kids were willing to do something that their parents weren’t able to do and I think that is astounding. These kids changed our country forever and it was inspiring to hear their story.
I thought the film was very interesting. It showed a large number of perspectives that aren't usually heard in civil rights films. For example, there were interviews from members of the Birmingham police, who are usually ignored and written off as villains. Also, a local DJ was interviewed as a leader of the civil rights movement. Normally, only religious figures are interviewed as leaders. That's why I found this film interesting.
I found this film to be very upsetting but also very inspirational. I was amazed to see how many African American children would risk going to jail to defend their freedom. It was tough to see the African Americans sprayed with the fire hoses. But that did not stop them; some even brought bathing suits along. I could not believe that the police would allow their dogs to bite the African Americans and even set churches on fire. This was a very inspirational film about fighting for what you believe in and equal rights for everyone.
I thought the film was very inspirational and it sets a great example for how children should act in the future. The film was the first time I have ever seen an extraordinary amount of children join together and fight for something they believe in. Not only did they fight for something, but they fought for something that was one of the most meaningful things in the world which was freedom. These children knew the consequences of their actions, that they would go to jail. But they went and fought for freedom anyway because that was the right thing to do, that is what they believed in. These children were able to keep their identities because instead of sitting back, not getting into any trouble, they fought for what they believed in and succeeded. This is a message to children today to fight for what they believe in and don't let others scare you or determine what you think, people must protect their identity.
I found this video to be moving and uplifting. It was inspirational to watch a group of people coming together in an act of civil disobedience to achieve freedom and equality for themselves. Some of the footage was shocking and I couldn't believe that a human could do that to another human, but it was still inspiring to see young children so passionate about a cause and brave enough to go to jail to protest something they believed was wrong. Instead of just sitting and accepting what the government had done to them, they stood up and took a great risk. It was inspiring to see children changing laws and the way things functioned.
I really enjoyed how the film portrayed the kids as heroes. No one expected them to do anything but they were a huge contribution to ending slavery. I was really surprised that so many kids kept coming even thought there was strong hoses and vicious dogs that landed people in hospitals. My favorite thing about the film was ow the kids seemed to not care. They kept returning to jail and bringing swim suits to the hoses instead of running away. I would definitely watch the film again.
I learned a lot from this video. I had seen the footage before, as it is quite powerful. But, I had no idea that the majority of the participants were people our age or even younger. I also did not have a clear idea of their motives before watching this video, and I learned that they were trying to gain momentum for their movement by filling the jail cells. Additionally, I liked this video for the message it sent. It was a message about overcoming, about people our age making a difference and a change in a world that was against them. Even though there were some shocking images and somber moments in the film, I found the overall message to be positive and uplifting, which I really liked.
This film had a huge impact on me. It was so hard to watch people get blasted with fire hoses to the point where their feet came out from under them. I was also shocked to see how many children got arrested, and that even a 4 year old boy did. It's hard to believe that events like this occurred in our country, and that this was accepted for a significant period of time. However, I do feel that this film was inspiring and teaches a lesson to never lose hope and fight for what you believe in.
By May 1963, African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama, had had enough of segregation and police brutality. Most adults were hesitant to protest the city’s racist culture but the children and teenagers marched to jail to secure their freedom. After watching The children’s March, I was shocked by the violence that the children experienced and I was inspired that they took on this fight for equality at such young ages. Dr. Martin Luther King believed that the only way they were going to break Birmingham was to fill the jails. When he asked volunteers, children bravely stood up for themselves and went to the jails together happily. Also, it was amazing that any child whether young or old could stand up to the power of hundreds of pounds of water shooting at them. Facing the harsh and unbearable punishment, the African Americans chose to join together to show their beliefs and tenacity for equal rights instead of yielding to the unjust treatment. This movie demonstrated that the children had such huge impact on the Civil Rights movement.
I thought that this documentary was extremely powerful. I thought it was amazing to see how dedicated the children were to their cause, and how they were all willing, and even happy, to go to jail for it. I was impressed that they all banded together and made such a huge impact on the nation. I couldn't believe how strong the people were even though they were so mistreated. At the same time I was saddened to see that this was once the way that America was, as today we pride ourselves in being "free". I really liked this documentary.
I really liked this documentary and was really interesting. Its kind of funny in a way that the whites were over run and defeated by a bunch of black kids. They really wanted to help and change the future. The oppression help bond all of them together. It was really inspiring and we can learn alot from it. Those kids never gave up.
This film was very inspirational and shocking to me. I have read about most of these events and seen photographs, but I have never seen footage. Some footage was inspirational, such as children our age marching for equality, getting jailed, and singing together. Other footage, like the fireman spraying the protestors, was shocking and hard to believe that something like that happened only 50 years ago. I also found it interesting that the film had members of the police present to hear their side of what happened on Birmingham's D-Day because most videos only have one side represented. I really liked this video because it was simultaneously inspirational and informational.
This video caused me to realize that anyone can make a difference no matter how old they are. Because it focused on children, I was able to put myself in their shoes. The extreme bravery that all of the participants showed was astounding. They stood up for what they believed in and wouldn't back down until they got what they knew they deserved. Watching the kids getting arrested and hosed down caused me to wonder if I had been in their place would I have displayed so much courage? Being able to see the footage and see interviews with the now grown up children of the Children's March was extremely powerful. I have so much respect for what they did at such a young age, proving once again that it is just a number.
I had heard about this march in Birmingham previous, but I never learned the amazing details. Watching the documentary really inspired me because the young children had so much courage and strength. If I had been in there position, I don't know if I'd be able to overcome my fear of getting hurt or thrown into jail. These children, most of whom were younger than I am were amazing in that they stood up for what they believed. I was also inspired by their positive attitudes. Even when they were violently being hosed, they made the best of the situation by singing or wearing bathing suits. I learned that if people come together and stick up for what is right, they can make a change for the better.
The Children's March to me was a very striking film and help very deep meaning. I was shocked when i saw the footage of people being thrown around the street by fire hoses i was completely disgusted. I've read about the Birmingham march in U.S. History class and i never thought that the fire hoses were that powerful. I was also surprised by how many people actually got arrested and how they we're so willing and excited to go to jail. It made me wonder if there would ever be a cause so major that i myself would go to those lengths.
I was absent for this.
I found this video to be inspirational. At points in the film chills actually traveled down my spine. The children standing up was the most surprising I wasn't expecting the kids to be the ones who pushed Birmingham into integration. I thought it was funny too in a way, I liked how some kids wore bathing suits and danced during the marches. I also thought the kids talking about how they wanted to go to jail was funny.
I found this film very upsetting because of the unethical brutality, but I also found it to be very powerful. I had previously seen the footage of the blacks being sprayed with the fire hoses, yet for some reason I always assumed the people being sprayed were angry adult protesters. However, the people being sprayed were young school children, some as young as four years old. These children voluntarily tolerated unfathomable ruthlessness from whites to fight for their freedom, which I believe said a lot about the passion they had for their cause. I find it implausible that they were all eager and jumping at any opportunity possible to go to jail, but they somehow managed to find power in numbers and eventually “overwhelmed the system,” just as Martin Luther King Jr. had hoped.
I thought this film showed an upsetting time that as American's we should look down on as one of our darkest times. That being said, I found the heroic acts of the African American leaders and children to be inspirational and revolutionary. It is not the only time in history that students rebelled against local government but I think it could be the most important time. It was an interesting idea Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had to try to get thousands of children arrested a day to overwhelm the police force and I was surprised the police did not ignore the rallies. To see that kids of age nine or ten being arrested I found scary. I found the Children's March to be a mad idea that MLK had which ultimately worked perfectly.
I think watching the Children's March gave me a very good perspective of what those people and children actually had to go through and all the problems that they faced.I never herd much about the march but I have always herd about these situations but never got to watch it. Seeing this documentary was eye opening. I was amazed by how many children got together to stand up for what they believed in and not be scared of the consequences. I think the children and people of Birmingham Alabama made it a changing point in the civil rights movement. It's amazing to think how even children my age or younger can have such an impact.For president Kennedy to come on TV and declare these harsh acts to be stopped was huge and it was all because children stood up for what they believed in. This video made me think that you can really make a difference if you really point your mind into it. Nothing is impossible. I enjoyed this documentary very much and would highly recommend it to anyone.
this film was very inspirational because it showed that even kids can make a difference in the community.These children knew the consequences of their actions, that they would go to jail. but they knew that something had to be done it also was a great video because it brought you into the past and it made you feel like you were right in front of the tv when it was broadcasting live.
I was absent for this
I liked this film because it showed that despite an awful situation, people could make the best of it the water hoses were squirted at the children, showing that the police force would stop at nothing to stop them. the fact that the children marched through this showed that they had more determination then them. when they were locked upin the jail cells and still sung, it showed that they had power over them. the unity of hte children was what amazed me in this story.
i was absent during this film and therefore could not complete the blog
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