If you're looking for an informative Civil Rights movie, this probably isn't for you. Although the movie does give its viewers a good idea of some civil rights issues during the 60s, I think that the dramatization takes away from the history of the era. It's more of a drama about relationships, than a historical film. The movie revolves around Skeeter, a white journalist, searching for black maids who are willing to share their stories with her. I thought it was interesting to learn about the crucial role that the maids played in the families that they worked for. They practically raised the children, and yet they were treated horribly and received very little pay. Despite my interest in the maids' stories, the "white savior" aspect of the movie bothered me. Skeeter rescued the maids, and in the end she advanced in her career as a journalist when she earned her dream job. Although it is powerful and interesting, I think that the movie is a bad representation of important history.
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Killing Lincoln
(2013 TV Movie)
Enthralling portrayal of Lincoln's assassination
3 January 2015
Killing Lincoln educates its audience with the history of Lincoln's assassination without exaggerating or dramatizing any aspects of the tragedy. Tom Hanks narrates the film, which tended to make it a bit boring at times, but it was also necessary to inform the viewer with as much history as possible. The movie also introduced some details of the situation that I wasn't familiar with beforehand. For instance, when I think of John Wilkes Booth, I immediately associate him with Lincoln's death. However, the movie revolves around Booth and his acting career, which gave me a better idea of Booth's identity. I was also interested by the scene where Lincoln told the freed slave, "You are a free citizen; kneel to no one but God." It showed Lincoln's true character and emphasized his humility. Although historical dramas don't usually interest me, I enjoyed watching Killing Lincoln.
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