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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
PERIOD 2: CHILDREN'S MARCH
You recently watched the documentary, The Children's March. Please post any thoughts you have about the film.
22 comments:
Sam Kruse
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I was suprised at the determination of the black children. Even though they were getting sprayed by fire hoses and attacked by vicious dogs, they continuously marched day after day. It was inspiring how they stood up for what they believed in and fought for their rights. What also suprised me was the fact that grown adults could attack children and feel no remorse about it. By the end of the documentary, I was extremely happy to see that the children defeated the racist whites.
When watching the film I found it very inspiring how the black children even out of the adults were the ones to fight back. I feel like the film symbolized how important children are to our society and where our country is going. By influencing the children our country will forever be changed as a whole. The black children had gone through so much but still didn't mind going through all the hard times to stand up for what they believe in. I felt as though this film taught me more than I had known about how blacks were treated during this time.
Eventhough I have seen this documentary before, I still thought it was just as powerful as the first time I saw it. The black kids held so much power just by singing and voicing their freedom. I was shocked at how brave they were knowing that there was a good chance they'd end up in jail and away from their family. The black students were so brave for putting their lives in danger just so they could go to a segregated school. Almost every black person stood up for their rights and what they believed in even though what the whites were doing to them was harsh and uncalled for.
I thought that the children in the march showed a lot of perservierence and determination. Although the police were using fire hoses on the people, they all continued to march. I was surprised that the police were allowed to hurt the innocent blacks just for a peaceful protest. The black children showed strength and hope to end segregation.
I found it surprising how willing the black children were to go to jail. They were so brave and determined, that because their parents couldn't walk or else they'd lose their jobs, the kids stepped up to taking part in the march. The police treated the children so harshly that i was left in shock. Even though the police were treating them horrible, the black children courageously kept marching. This march was a huge reason as to why JFK's Civil Rights Act passed. I had not known that the kids made such a big difference with equal rights.
I thought it was interesting how the only people willing to go to jail for their cause like Dr. king did, were the children. What they did was very courageous and inspirational. The kids banded together day after day even though they were getting sprayed with fire hoses and attacked by dogs. It just shows how powerful of an effect the civil rights movement had on the kids that they were willing to go to these lengths to stand up for what they believed in. What they did in Birmingham was really amazing and a huge step for them.
I really couldnt believe how the blacks handled the situation and were even willing to go to jail. It really showed their determination to achieve freedom and made me feel embarrassed that the whites were still spraying and attacking the blacks even though they were being peaceful. I also thought the day when all of the black students left school to march was very intriguing and can't really picture something like that happening. During the movie, I kept hoping the black children would get what they deserve and it was amazing to see the things they did in order to achieve it.
I couldn't believe how the African American children showed true determination. This documentary was very powerful because it shows that anyone can make a difference and do anything they want to. It was awful to me how the police were using fire hoses on the blacks, treating them like animals is sickening to me. When watching President Kennedy speak on the television, i felt a sign of relief once he said that segregation was officially over and that blacks would have the same rights as whites.
I found it very surprising that so many of these black children were willing to go to jail. I think that if something like this were to happen now, no one would participate if it involved punishment like that. I really like how when the black children got sprayed with fire hoses, they turned it around on the whites and made it seem like fun, by dancing around and going in their bathing suits. I was also shocked when the movie brought up that there was a 4 year old boy in the jail, who couldn't even pronounce the word 'freedom.' It really shows how strongly all blacks felt about this movement.
I feel very proud that these kids took an initiative and ran with it to fight for their rights. The world today would not be what it is if these people had not stepped up. This also makes me think about how much weight we would carry as the next generation. The future is on us and we have a responsibility to fight for whats right. In today's world, power is key to survival. If people protect each other, than we might be able to do more than just co exist. I guess we could bring this to a whole new level.
While watching the film I couldn't get over just how racist people were towards African Americans. Unfortunetly I feel like if this were to happen I today's society people would not be as willing to stand up for their rights as the punishments would mean more today than they did back then, the punishment being going to jail. As the next generation coming up I believe it's our rresponsibility to stand up for what we believe in. This is how we change the world, how we can make it a better place.
I thought that it was very inspiring seeing children go up against the world at this time to show them how wrong it was to be prejudice. The persistence they had by going up against the Birmingham police and people was surprising as well. I think that it's amazing to see how much even a child can do to change how the entire world thinks and lives day to day. This documentary was great and i learned a lot from it, and loved seeing how they changed everything.
While watching the film in class it was hard to comprehend how a policeman can repeatedly strike teens both man and woman. It shows how someone in a position of power "Bull" Connor, can manipulate many and make them do things that they know are wrong. I'm glad that In the end the teens were able to accomplish the goal they set for themselves. It shows that perseverance, determination and peaceful protest can lead to positive results.
I knew some facts about what had happened in Birmingham, Alabama before watching this film but I had never realized how large of an impact and indeed the main impact made was by the young blacks of the community and beyond. This film opened my eyes to what actually happened in "Bombingham" during this time. I felt bad for Martin Luther King Jr because he always was willing to die for his cause but felt extremely guilty in involving the children in the battle. I absolutely hated the actions and ideas of Bull Connor, he was a despicable, sad man and deserves to go to hell for what he did to his fellow humans, especially the children. In the end, I was extremely satisfied to see the success that the students had over the movement.
This documentary did a great job at explaining the importance of voicing your opinion and standing up for what you believe. Had the African Americans of Birmingham obeyed the whites, segregation and discrimination could still be prominent today. All it takes is one person like Martin Luther king Jr. to change the course of history. If everyone in a society depends on someone else to voice their concerns, nothing will ever be accomplished. It is important to realize that one person is capable of starting a revolution. This often involves a sacrifice of some kind, but it is worth it in the end because you can die knowing that you changed the course of history for the better.
I was proud of my kids. I was captivize by the power we childer, teens and young adults have on society. I see a correlation between the 1960s and now. Immigration is a sensitive topic to talk about. I as a hispanic american see so much injustice but when a young adult walked more thank 1000 miles to become documented. She encouraged many more to join her and help pass a bill known better as the "dream act"; the dream of being legally in the United States and attend college and contribute to society. These modern dream weren't the pioneers but back to urbanization and children working a on bad hazardous conditions are what illustrated Marton Luther King jr and people in the NCAPP to encourage young souls to fight for freedom. It was done during the french revolution and American civil right movement and now. Young souls have a way to change a situation so negative positive.
It is amazing how a community can get together and work as a team. In the sense the movie gave, a whole community of african americans worked as a whole because they all connected well; the desire for freedom was strong. I also didn't know how harshly they were treated such as when dogs were released and bit all of the people. The children stayed strong and believed in what they could achieve and it paid off as we see today.
The children’s March is an inspiring documentary that reveals the perseverance and commitment young black children displayed to gain freedom. When MLK asked for volunteers to march, the children were the first ones to stand and offer their help. Even as the riot control sprayed them with fire hoses and unleashed the dogs on them, they remained willing to protest for their freedom. This documentary is a primary example of one way segregation and racism was reduced and in some places abolished.
This documentary did an excellent job of showing how one African American community can inspire thousands. But this film was also hard to understand in a sense because we witnessed police officers beating children multiple times and at this day and age that doesn't make any sense. The black children in this film showed the true bravery of the cause and also showed how willingly they would do something like go to jail for the cause.
I was very surprised and inspired of the children's determination in the film. Even after the police had beaten, sprayed the children with fire hoses, and sent dogs on them, and sent them to jail they were still determined to protest peacefully for equal rights. Everything the police did to discourage the children and others from joining did exactly the opposite, each day there were more and more protesters. As word got out and the movement got bigger the police got overwhelmed and had no choice but to listen to them.
The childrens march was a very inspiring movie. A scene that really stood out to me was when Dr. King asked for volunteers to go to jail and the only people that stood up were the children. I think this showed how commited the children were to helping the cause. The children showed how much power they had by flooding the jails for days straight. This movie s proof of the togetherness blacks had to have in order to succeed in their fight.
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I was suprised at the determination of the black children. Even though they were getting sprayed by fire hoses and attacked by vicious dogs, they continuously marched day after day. It was inspiring how they stood up for what they believed in and fought for their rights. What also suprised me was the fact that grown adults could attack children and feel no remorse about it. By the end of the documentary, I was extremely happy to see that the children defeated the racist whites.
When watching the film I found it very inspiring how the black children even out of the adults were the ones to fight back. I feel like the film symbolized how important children are to our society and where our country is going. By influencing the children our country will forever be changed as a whole. The black children had gone through so much but still didn't mind going through all the hard times to stand up for what they believe in. I felt as though this film taught me more than I had known about how blacks were treated during this time.
Eventhough I have seen this documentary before, I still thought it was just as powerful as the first time I saw it. The black kids held so much power just by singing and voicing their freedom. I was shocked at how brave they were knowing that there was a good chance they'd end up in jail and away from their family. The black students were so brave for putting their lives in danger just so they could go to a segregated school. Almost every black person stood up for their rights and what they believed in even though what the whites were doing to them was harsh and uncalled for.
I thought that the children in the march showed a lot of perservierence and determination. Although the police were using fire hoses on the people, they all continued to march. I was surprised that the police were allowed to hurt the innocent blacks just for a peaceful protest. The black children showed strength and hope to end segregation.
I found it surprising how willing the black children were to go to jail. They were so brave and determined, that because their parents couldn't walk or else they'd lose their jobs, the kids stepped up to taking part in the march. The police treated the children so harshly that i was left in shock. Even though the police were treating them horrible, the black children courageously kept marching. This march was a huge reason as to why JFK's Civil Rights Act passed. I had not known that the kids made such a big difference with equal rights.
I thought it was interesting how the only people willing to go to jail for their cause like Dr. king did, were the children. What they did was very courageous and inspirational. The kids banded together day after day even though they were getting sprayed with fire hoses and attacked by dogs. It just shows how powerful of an effect the civil rights movement had on the kids that they were willing to go to these lengths to stand up for what they believed in. What they did in Birmingham was really amazing and a huge step for them.
I really couldnt believe how the blacks handled the situation and were even willing to go to jail. It really showed their determination to achieve freedom and made me feel embarrassed that the whites were still spraying and attacking the blacks even though they were being peaceful. I also thought the day when all of the black students left school to march was very intriguing and can't really picture something like that happening. During the movie, I kept hoping the black children would get what they deserve and it was amazing to see the things they did in order to achieve it.
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I couldn't believe how the African American children showed true determination. This documentary was very powerful because it shows that anyone can make a difference and do anything they want to. It was awful to me how the police were using fire hoses on the blacks, treating them like animals is sickening to me. When watching President Kennedy speak on the television, i felt a sign of relief once he said that segregation was officially over and that blacks would have the same rights as whites.
I found it very surprising that so many of these black children were willing to go to jail. I think that if something like this were to happen now, no one would participate if it involved punishment like that. I really like how when the black children got sprayed with fire hoses, they turned it around on the whites and made it seem like fun, by dancing around and going in their bathing suits. I was also shocked when the movie brought up that there was a 4 year old boy in the jail, who couldn't even pronounce the word 'freedom.' It really shows how strongly all blacks felt about this movement.
I feel very proud that these kids took an initiative and ran with it to fight for their rights. The world today would not be what it is if these people had not stepped up. This also makes me think about how much weight we would carry as the next generation. The future is on us and we have a responsibility to fight for whats right. In today's world, power is key to survival. If people protect each other, than we might be able to do more than just co exist. I guess we could bring this to a whole new level.
While watching the film I couldn't get over just how racist people were towards African Americans. Unfortunetly I feel like if this were to happen I today's society people would not be as willing to stand up for their rights as the punishments would mean more today than they did back then, the punishment being going to jail. As the next generation coming up I believe it's our rresponsibility to stand up for what we believe in. This is how we change the world, how we can make it a better place.
I thought that it was very inspiring seeing children go up against the world at this time to show them how wrong it was to be prejudice. The persistence they had by going up against the Birmingham police and people was surprising as well. I think that it's amazing to see how much even a child can do to change how the entire world thinks and lives day to day. This documentary was great and i learned a lot from it, and loved seeing how they changed everything.
While watching the film in class it was hard to comprehend how a policeman can repeatedly strike teens both man and woman. It shows how someone in a position of power "Bull" Connor, can manipulate many and make them do things that they know are wrong. I'm glad that In the end the teens were able to accomplish the goal they set for themselves. It shows that perseverance, determination and peaceful protest can lead to positive results.
I knew some facts about what had happened in Birmingham, Alabama before watching this film but I had never realized how large of an impact and indeed the main impact made was by the young blacks of the community and beyond. This film opened my eyes to what actually happened in "Bombingham" during this time. I felt bad for Martin Luther King Jr because he always was willing to die for his cause but felt extremely guilty in involving the children in the battle. I absolutely hated the actions and ideas of Bull Connor, he was a despicable, sad man and deserves to go to hell for what he did to his fellow humans, especially the children. In the end, I was extremely satisfied to see the success that the students had over the movement.
This documentary did a great job at explaining the importance of voicing your opinion and standing up for what you believe. Had the African Americans of Birmingham obeyed the whites, segregation and discrimination could still be prominent today. All it takes is one person like Martin Luther king Jr. to change the course of history. If everyone in a society depends on someone else to voice their concerns, nothing will ever be accomplished. It is important to realize that one person is capable of starting a revolution. This often involves a sacrifice of some kind, but it is worth it in the end because you can die knowing that you changed the course of history for the better.
I was proud of my kids. I was captivize by the power we childer, teens and young adults have on society. I see a correlation between the 1960s and now. Immigration is a sensitive topic to talk about. I as a hispanic american see so much injustice but when a young adult walked more thank 1000 miles to become documented. She encouraged many more to join her and help pass a bill known better as the "dream act"; the dream of being legally in the United States and attend college and contribute to society. These modern dream weren't the pioneers but back to urbanization and children working a on bad hazardous conditions are what illustrated Marton Luther King jr and people in the NCAPP to encourage young souls to fight for freedom. It was done during the french revolution and American civil right movement and now. Young souls have a way to change a situation so negative positive.
It is amazing how a community can get together and work as a team. In the sense the movie gave, a whole community of african americans worked as a whole because they all connected well; the desire for freedom was strong. I also didn't know how harshly they were treated such as when dogs were released and bit all of the people. The children stayed strong and believed in what they could achieve and it paid off as we see today.
The children’s March is an inspiring documentary that reveals the perseverance and commitment young black children displayed to gain freedom. When MLK asked for volunteers to march, the children were the first ones to stand and offer their help. Even as the riot control sprayed them with fire hoses and unleashed the dogs on them, they remained willing to protest for their freedom. This documentary is a primary example of one way segregation and racism was reduced and in some places abolished.
This documentary did an excellent job of showing how one African American community can inspire thousands. But this film was also hard to understand in a sense because we witnessed police officers beating children multiple times and at this day and age that doesn't make any sense. The black children in this film showed the true bravery of the cause and also showed how willingly they would do something like go to jail for the cause.
I was very surprised and inspired of the children's determination in the film. Even after the police had beaten, sprayed the children with fire hoses, and sent dogs on them, and sent them to jail they were still determined to protest peacefully for equal rights. Everything the police did to discourage the children and others from joining did exactly the opposite, each day there were more and more protesters. As word got out and the movement got bigger the police got overwhelmed and had no choice but to listen to them.
The childrens march was a very inspiring movie. A scene that really stood out to me was when Dr. King asked for volunteers to go to jail and the only people that stood up were the children. I think this showed how commited the children were to helping the cause. The children showed how much power they had by flooding the jails for days straight. This movie s proof of the togetherness blacks had to have in order to succeed in their fight.
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