Soror AKA2D:
We both seem to be "on" each other today, but I will state this one last thing and end my posts for today:
I didn't say you said 'hood films speak to a majority of black people. However, I get annoyed when people say that a film/TV show about a middle class black family isn't representative. For some, it is, and their experiences are no less valuable than those who can relate to the 'hood films, both the good ones (Like Boyz in the Hood) and the ridiculous ones (too many to name). I get vexed when we speak as if we are a monolith, then get heated when others lump us all into one category!
And as for making films I want to see, since filmaking isn't a vocation I'm interested in, I "vote with my feet" and support the things I feel speak to me.
And to continue this dialogue, I emailed you...
[This message has been edited by Discogoddess (edited March 22, 2001).]
|