The fact that people were thought of by many as just the help and then not treated very well, is very sad and disturbing. That people lived under those conditions and then found the courage to stand up ad say enough is enough is encouraging and uplifting. The movie helped to show how people find it with in themselves to learn who they are and to be a better person for this new found self awareness.
This movie, surprisingly fits well into this weekend here in Madison. This weekend is Capital Pride, a celebration of equality and diversity in Madison. The movie and Pride, bot highlight the struggle and courage one needs to be self aware, and personal freedom. Today's acceptance was won by those who scarified their lives and personal freedoms, and took a stand to say in their loudest voice, that i am a person and I deserve to be treated equally for I am a person, just like you.
This may be a bit soap boxy, but it is refreshing to see a positive story, an uplifting story, about personal courage. I have yet to read the book, but based on what i saw of the movie, they had a great story to start with. The movie had its funny parts and its sad parts. I wont give anything away here, so you will have to read the book and or see the movie. I surprisingly didn't cry, as I tend to do anytime there is a sad part in a movie. I did laugh though, and was deeply touched by some scenes. The actresses did a wonderful job portraying these characters. I felt as though I knew them and felt for them, and that is a lot to achieve in two hours. Kudos to everyone who helped bring about the book and the movie.
I left feeling a bit, well uplifted. I don't feel like I could set the world on fire, but I did fell better about myself. I fell a bit more empowered and happy for being myself. Granted, I am a work in progress, but I was reminded that courage comes in many forms and is within all of us. We just need to be true to ourselves and let our courage shine through.
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