Mississippi Burning Closing Scene Analysis

Overview of the what the film is about (no more than 1 or 2 sentences) and the context of the film (2-3sentences)

Children today have access to many forms of literature, some of which are books made into movies. As the children become older, comments such as “the book was way better” or “the movie didn’t even come close to matching the book” or “the movie and book are the exact same, so save time and just watch the movie” are heard once children begin to make connections between the book and the film. It is important to me, as a future teacher, to be able to address such comments from my students and, in turn, help them understand why and how movies can either help or hinder the book’s original value and message. To help me prepare, I will compare a children’s film to the literary work that came from it.

“To Kill a Mockingbird”, written by Harper Lee and “Mississippi Burning” directed Alan Parker can be compared and contrasted with each other. Both texts share many themes especially the theme of prejudice where one group of people had bigoted views against another. It is shown in the form of racism throughout the two stories where whites discriminate the blacks. In the town of Maycomb and Mississippi, there is bias, discrimination and injustice between the blacks and whites. Both Harper Lee and Alan Parker explore this theme of prejudice through what their characters stand for, the events that took place during both text and the context behind both stories.

At the very end of the movie it showed what the ‘main’ people did after the movie stopped. One thing that I will say that bugged me and made me sad and disappointed was the part when the dad and boy are in the stands and are excited fro Pee Wee to come out and then Robinson comes out and the dad starts to yell “get out of here nigger! You don't belong here!” and the rest of the crowd does the same and the kid looks confused and then joins in screaming the same things, but then Pee Wee puts his arm around Robinson and the look on the boys face looked sad and disappointed in himself or so. That scene made me sad and disappointed in the father for setting such an example for his son and making him say something he was unsure of or however he felt about it. The look on the boys face when Robinson came out and everyone including his dad started yelling at him and saying those things, the boy looked a little scared or unsure and concerned about what to do and such. Broke my heart a little, but it was what it was. Overall, amazing movie!! For sure a favorite!

“ The flashing lights from lightning was the only thing I had to see.”exclaimed Davie. The 1 hour and 30 minute movie was extremely better. To me it felt as if I was able to picture the scene in my mine. Also I could actually see it. The purpose of my paper is to persuade you, the reader to think that the movie is better. “Help… Help… Help. My dad is stuck under a tree. Come quickly!” “What is it?” They were trying their darndest to try and lift the tree. “ There is no hope!” Said one of the men. “ We are putting ourselves in danger. We have to get out of here!” Davie reamed “No I am not leaving until we get my dad.” The guys stopped and turned around. “Fine. Only for you.” That night it didn't stop raining.

One of the most striking scenes begins in the first forty minutes of the film. The scene starts off with the music becoming slow and haunting, a difference from the high beat music that was playing before, while a police car slowly drives down the street in the neighborhood of mostly people of color. The camera then cuts to the three black men who sit on the corner, Sweet Dick Willie, Coconut Sid, and ML. The camera pans across the three faces, all showing critical glares at the police car. The policeman in the passenger seat is then shown, displaying a similar glare to the black men. The tension can be felt in

The director ended the film brilliantly focusing on the boys and showing crucial points this was provoking the audience to feel.

Discuss the changes that take place between the novel and the film, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and the impact they have on you.

It got across to us that the two people involved with each other and married are just as normal as any straight, white, and married couple. The problem people had, and probably still do have, is that they do not see them as normal people. They are different because of their race, sexuality, class status, etcetera . The human face and cost is lost in the their eyes. The photos at the end showed how they were not different from a couple that was made up of two white or two black people. They were courageous and inspiring people in history and that is what they will be remembered for. Mildred and Richard Loving made it possible for people of two different races to get married in their case that made it to the Supreme Court.

For this assignment, I’ve chosen to compare and contrast In Cold Blood, and Capote. In Cold Blood is a book that was transformed into a motion picture. The book was written by Truman Capote. The movie, Capote, however, is a biographical film written about Truman Capote, and proceeded the vents written in his book, In Cold Blood. It’s a general idea, that when a book is turned into a movie, deviations occur. These deviations arrive when composing staff try to make the story more engaging, which, makes the the piece all that more profitable. As an example, the scene should trigger the feeling of importance, to convey consideration regarding reasoning for certain

In the short video “Death by Fire” we learn of the story of Todd Willingham. We are presented with facts about a fire, which killed Willingham’s three children, which ultimately sent him to his death. The case begins in the small town of Corsicana, Texas. On December 13, 1991 Todd Willingham’s home was ablaze and his children were trapped inside. Neighbors say they witnessed Willingham outside, on the front porch screaming for his children and screaming for help. As the fire raged, firefighters arrived on the scene and were able to pull one of the children out of the home. Unfortunately all of the children died due to injuries they sustained in the fire. While the fire raged in the house Todd’s wife Stacy was out Christmas shopping and was unharmed. The attitude of Todd after the fire began to raise question with those who were close to him and also with investigators. The night after the fire, a local bar had a benefit to raise money for Todd’s family to help pay for the costs they would soon face. Many say that Todd became too involved with the festivities and seemed like he did not care his kids had just died. They say that Todd was bragging about how money would begin to roll in because people would feel bad for him. Having seen these things, investigators immediately labeled Todd as their prime suspect.

Escape Fire, having the forethought and intuitive capacity in a time of crisis to embark on a decision that logistically seems impossible. As such, the current healthcare system is in a period of crisis and changes must be made. Additionally, the health system needs the inherent capacity of logical, capable and intuitive healthcare leaders to identify a break in the emerging threat. If the healthcare system continues in the direction that it is traveling, devastating results are sure to occur. While considering the titling of the movie and this assignment it appeared oddly connected to a healthcare course. However, after viewing the film the urgency of the situation depicts a comparable circumstance that the firefighters experienced in a time of uncertainty and risk (Heineman, Froemke, & Scott, 2012).

“The purpose of this paper is to write about the similarities and difference of two movies: The Choice and The Notebook. Nicholas Sparks really knows how to set a romantic/emotional, but also creates a very predictable love story plot-line. You could predict the ending before the movie started with only knowing who the movie was based on a Nicholas Sparks novel. There is always a boy who falls for a girl and has to work extremely hard to get her. Then, something happens, but in the end they are always together. The Notebook and The Choice both show how life is about choices, you have to fight for what you love, and the good guy wins; but, in The Choice the ending will leave you wanting to know more about these characters and their story and that is why The

In the movie, the two white boys that were killed by the sheriff died because they were associated with a black guy. They tried to stand up as civil rights advocates and make a difference in the lives of African Americans and for that reason their lives were taken from them. Racism was so firm and supported in that era that they wouldn’t allow three friends to be buried together, because one of them was black.

(Preview these questions before you watch the film. Take notes as you watch the film, then answer on a separate paper.)