Though this movie is over 30 years old, it is timeless. It addresses
how
families deal with racism when it hits home, and that it is easy to
say
one thing and feel another. We see the inner struggle of each of the
characters in reaching their decision on what they would like to happen
vs. what is best for the couple. I chose this movie because it could
happen to anyone; we can all picture ourselves in this situation. What
would you do? How will you treat diverse students in the classroom?
It is
entirely one thing to make a statement, but to mean what you say and
say
what you mean is another. Will you really act on how you feel or just
what
you "should" do?
Questions for the Director
(Screenplay by William Rose)
1. This film is addressing society's prejudices in the 1960's. How would
you feel about making this film today? Would you do anything
differently?
2. If you yourself were to be Joanna's father in this situation, how
would
you react? What would you say to your own children?
3. This is an important film--did you expect to encounter much opposition
while shooting and after its release?
4. What do you think our society assumes about interracial unions--how
much acceptance is there?
5. This is a film I would show to a classroom. I believe it has a lasting
message about love and acceptance. If were to address
my class, what
you say to them about this movie?
Submitted by Melissa Stromme.