The assignment that was most interesting assignment this semester was Assignment 5. The video A powerful noise was a very inspirational film. This film focuses on three women that are from different locations and backgrounds. The first story was a about Hanh. She is a HIV-positive widow from vietnam. The second story was about Madam Urbain she was a "social-activist" in Bamako, which is one of the largest cities in one of the poorest countries, Mali.
The last story was about Nada she was one of the survivors of the Bosnian war.
"Although these women at first glance have little in common, their struggle is the same: they must reform the societies that seem to have no interest in changing. The film chronicles their hardships, and successes"Landes(2012). Hanh put together a support group callled the immortal flower group. They provide support for people living with aids. This group educates the people about this virus. Madame Urbain works hard to set up schools to educate the young girls, and make sure she protects them from being taken advantage of by their employers. Nada works to unite the Serbian and Bosnian women. She also helps farmers find a place to sell their crops. This film taught me to greatful for the things I have. I learned that no matter what I am going through it can always be worse. This film taught me to appreciate the fact that I am healthy and as well as my family. I am fortunate enough to be able to attend college, and I have a job to support my family.
References
"Watch TV. Watch Movies. | Online | Free | Hulu."
Watch TV. Watch Movies. | Online | Free | Hulu. A powerful noise, n.d.
Web. 3 Dec. 2012. <http://www.hulu.com/#!watch/192215>.
Landes, Roger. "Review: A Powerful Noise |
Oh!Film." Oh!Film | Columbus International Film + Video Festival Blog
(our main site is at www.columbusfilmcouncil.org). N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec.
2012. <http://ohfilm.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/a-powerful-noise-review/>.
Kenethra,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I think that HIV awareness and prevention is the most important thing ever!! I also think that having people who have moved past the stigma that goes along with HIV and AIDS long enough to see that there are scared and lonley people who need helping hands and caring hearts is equally as important. People who are willing to care for someone woth a disease that has no cure are few and far between. Great post and best of luck on your finals!
Rachel Portillo
Kenethra,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this assignment as well. Those three women in the video make up an elite group of women all across the world making a difference in people's lives as well as communities at large. The person I envied the most was Madame Urbain. She is not only helping women be represented in legal battles, but improving education among elementary schools and adult women. It takes a strong woman to fight against all odds. But you can do anything you set your mind to. Great post!
Hollie