Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.
I am really enjoying reading your well written articles. It looks like you spend a lot of effort and time on your blog. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles. Keep up the good work!
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Thanks so much for making the movie "Talk To Me". My wife and I enjoyed it very much, and have already told most of our friends to go see it as soon as possible. We know that in spite of the quality and message that it brings to all, it's never making the numbers to keep it in the theater long enough. Thank you Focus Features for all the great work that you keep putting out, and especially the forum to have a voice! God Bless you all...
This movie was the best movie I have seen in ten years.Don Cheadle is one of the best actors going today. I feel that the movie houses here in Minneapolis are not playing it everywhere it should be, because it is about black culture and that is a shame.
If Dr. Martin Luther King were to visit our earth in this era, in this moment, I feel he would be pleased with the outcome of some and disappointed with the political realm of the church and how it has lost its influence on the family, the schools and society. I also think he would be most surprised on the lack of manhood in our society. Men are wearing the dresses and the women are wearing the pants. This is appalling and hard for me to conceive. I remember men like Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Medgar Evans and Stokely Carmichael. These men did not wear earrings and I am sure they would be disgusted in seeing how men and women have lost their way; they would be throughly disgusted with men wearing pants without belts and women rappers grabbing their crotches.
I am a white teacher who once met and marched with Dr. King. What I see in black students too often is an anger over white racism and a strong feeling of fear of being pushed around, and not being told what to do.
That is yesterdays' struggle, not the fight whose victory will lift black people today.
I wish I could see more students angry that they don't know math, and fight that very difficult fight to learn it. I wish I saw more blacks angry cause they are not qualified for good jobs, angry enough to engage in the long struggle to overcome it. This kind of anger will not make anyone a hero in the media. It will make them heros to their children.
I think MLK would be proud that the black community has come a long way since the days of segregation. However, he would be very disappointed on what our young black youth has somewhat taken for granted on what he and so many others worked so hard with blood, sweat, tears and the ultimate sacrifice death.
As I write this tears are welling in my eyes, because I know if Martin were alive today he would be disappointed in that so many among us who are fortunate are "not the change we believe in for our less fortunate brothers and sisters who are still caught up unfairly in our repressive race-based culture".
Although King could have chosen a less dangerous path, at the time of his death he chose the sacrificial path to support lowly-paid garbage workers in Memphis, TN.
Although with compassion, today King would be disappointed.
First, Dr. King would be appalled that the United States is bogged down in another war for global dominion--extracting the world's resources by force. He died denouncing the war in Vietnam and the war in Iraq is probably even less principled.
Second, Dr. King would be sickened by the chasm between rich and poor, which is now many times worse than it was in 1968. "We cannot solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power," Dr. King said just before someone killed him. And there HAS been a radical redistribution--from poor and middle class to the pockets of the wealthy.
Lastly, he would be pleased that African American children face a somewhat less flagrantly white supremacist society, but astonished that 42 per cent of them are still born in poverty--and children, obviously, do not choose the circumstances of their birth, and should not pay the price of a society whose privileged elites control the government and huddle in the suburbs of their own indifference.
Tim Tyson
tbtyson@duke.edu
Dr. King would be disappointed in our so-called Black leaders today. Most have sold their souls to a liberal social agenda that glorifies celebrity and marginalizes the Word of God. Many forget that Dr. King was a Christian minister before he was a civil rights leader.
I think Chris rock put it best when he hosted the MTV Music awards and a Who's Who, of black rappers joined together on stage rapping "I'm a mother F**ckin. PIMP", after the performance Rock turned to the audience and said "I don't think this is what Martin Luther King was thinking when he said "I have a dream."
I believe Dr. King's heart would be broken over Black-on-Black crime. Even though we've overcome in a lot of areas that he believed in, marched for and died because of -- the hurt we commit against each other is far worse than anything we've ever experienced -- because we are doing it to ourselves.
I think Dr King would be pleased in some areas, as far as equal opportunties goes. However what we have done with those opportunties now that we have them is a different story. He would be disapointed in the black family especialy our black men. He would be disapointed in and how the black family has gotten away from church. How we sell drugs to our own people. He would be disapointed in todays youth (even though its not there fault because we let videos and other BS be there role models) who would rather take the easy way of standing on the corner slanging instead of working or in school. Dr King did his part to get us our equal rights, its time for us to step up and be the social and world leader that he thought we would be. Instead of "Niggas"
I feel that blacks today are like the Hebrews that were lead out of Egypt and into the desert by Moses. at this point in our journey we are down in that desert while Doctor king is on that mountain top looking down on us.
He can see us drinking and fornicating and dancing about. Forgetting about how greatful we should be and living our lives for a higher purpose.
When HE comes back for us Dr. King will be at his side-where will the rest of us be and whose fault is that?
I believe that Dr. King would be extremely shocked disappointed at the state of the world and especially ashamed of his people today. He strived to instill pride and self respect to folks who were constantly told by society that they didn't deserve either. Today we have diminished his impact by glorifying entertainers who demonstrate blatant disrepect for black women (or should I say Ho's and bitches) ; for women who see their value in how much they can shake and show their a@#s. There are more young men on the corners than in the high schools. Yes, there are more of us in politics, in the board rooms, and on TV but to what end. Somehow in pursuit of the dream, we have lost it. Instilling values in the home has become equated with how much stuff you can buy to put in it I do not think REVEREND King would be happy to know that
I believe that Dr. King would be extremely shocked disappointed at the state of the world and especially ashamed of his people today. He strived to instill pride and self respect to folks who were constantly told by society that they didn't deserve either. Today we have diminished his impact by glorifying entertainers who demonstrate blatant disrepect for black women (or should I say Ho's and bitches) ; for women who see their value in how much they can shake and show their a@#s. There are more young men on the corners than in the high schools. Yes, there are more of us in politics, in the board rooms, and on TV but to what end. Somehow in pursuit of the dream, we have lost it. Instilling values in the home has become equated with how much stuff you can buy to put in it I do not think REVEREND King would be happy to know that
I think he'd be at the marches in DC with African-Americans, he'd be marching with illegal immigrants, he'd be marching with gays and lesbians and he's be marching with anyone else who is oppressed and not given a fair shake in our society.
I think Dr. King would have mixed feelings about the current status of our country. While great strides have been made throughout the years, there still exists a sense of domineering attitude by the white, upper class. This mentality has hindered minorities and lower classes from being assertive and not allowing them to realize their full potential. It is from my knowledge that this is what Dr. King was trying to accomplish, and nobody has been able to have a similar influence on the people thus far.
Positive movie, gives young people the opportunity to see that if you are creative you can go far, however the lesson is that you must be caerful with the choices you make. Good message
No, in the entertainment world there are few black executives who can green light a picture.
Fewer screenwriters and even less directors with a five-picture deal.
In politics the schools remain mostly segregated except in Lexington, KY
Finally, their has been no integration of the races beyond the workplace as most blacks, Hispanics Asians, and whites live in their own separate communities. Blacks remain severely unemployed and black males are incarcerated far above the entire racial percentage.
Martin’s Dream OUR NIGHTMARE.
Martin Luther King would be very ashamed of America, and how we let politics get out of hand, and take over the common sense of mankind. He would really be ashamed of these young people, and Rappers, and their filth. He would go into shock at the state of this country ,and the world.
I think MLK would be ashamed of the way so many African-American actors do stereotypical roles in movies and TV. Thank God for Don and Chiwetel and many others like them that carry on MLK's spirit.
I think MLK was the kind of guy that would see all the good that's been done and he'd appreciate it. But he'd be honest about what was left to be done. He'd be a leader we could all galvonize behind for race issues here and abroad. He'd be a leader in the fight to save places such as Darfur.
Shame, but we have to do it ourselves, and perhaps thats how King wanted it.
Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.
if every editor wrote like you believe me the world would be a better place! this was an excellent read expecting more!
Thanks for posting this. Would be intrested to read more or possibly please contact me by email thank you!
I am really enjoying reading your well written articles. It looks like you spend a lot of effort and time on your blog. I have bookmarked it and I am looking forward to reading new articles. Keep up the good work!
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What the FUCK. why isnt this movie in every major city. WHy do i have to drive 200 miles to a fucking hick town just to see this great movie!!!
assholes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When will the film be distributed to more theaters? It's been in Emeryville for the past 3 weeks but hasn't moved to our more convenient venues!
Thanks so much for making the movie "Talk To Me". My wife and I enjoyed it very much, and have already told most of our friends to go see it as soon as possible. We know that in spite of the quality and message that it brings to all, it's never making the numbers to keep it in the theater long enough. Thank you Focus Features for all the great work that you keep putting out, and especially the forum to have a voice! God Bless you all...
This movie was the best movie I have seen in ten years.Don Cheadle is one of the best actors going today. I feel that the movie houses here in Minneapolis are not playing it everywhere it should be, because it is about black culture and that is a shame.
Talk to me is not yet playing in tucson, Arizona. will it be coming here?
If Dr. Martin Luther King were to visit our earth in this era, in this moment, I feel he would be pleased with the outcome of some and disappointed with the political realm of the church and how it has lost its influence on the family, the schools and society. I also think he would be most surprised on the lack of manhood in our society. Men are wearing the dresses and the women are wearing the pants. This is appalling and hard for me to conceive. I remember men like Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Medgar Evans and Stokely Carmichael. These men did not wear earrings and I am sure they would be disgusted in seeing how men and women have lost their way; they would be throughly disgusted with men wearing pants without belts and women rappers grabbing their crotches.
Ellen S. Ringer
Las Vegas, Nevada
Petey,The man told it, like it was....Oscar performance by Mr. Cheadle
I am a white teacher who once met and marched with Dr. King. What I see in black students too often is an anger over white racism and a strong feeling of fear of being pushed around, and not being told what to do.
That is yesterdays' struggle, not the fight whose victory will lift black people today.
I wish I could see more students angry that they don't know math, and fight that very difficult fight to learn it. I wish I saw more blacks angry cause they are not qualified for good jobs, angry enough to engage in the long struggle to overcome it. This kind of anger will not make anyone a hero in the media. It will make them heros to their children.
MLK would be very sad at the state of black america at this moment.
Everything the Civil Rights Movement stood for was for nothing!
We don't appericate a damn thing and are ungreatful for what we have gain.
It is so bad, that I began to hate myself...as a black man!
We will continue to destory one another because we are train to do so.
I hope this movie will help us to wake the hell up!
I think MLK would be proud that the black community has come a long way since the days of segregation. However, he would be very disappointed on what our young black youth has somewhat taken for granted on what he and so many others worked so hard with blood, sweat, tears and the ultimate sacrifice death.
Let’s WAKE UP and get it together!
As I write this tears are welling in my eyes, because I know if Martin were alive today he would be disappointed in that so many among us who are fortunate are "not the change we believe in for our less fortunate brothers and sisters who are still caught up unfairly in our repressive race-based culture".
Although King could have chosen a less dangerous path, at the time of his death he chose the sacrificial path to support lowly-paid garbage workers in Memphis, TN.
Although with compassion, today King would be disappointed.
Damn,
my people are worse off under intergration. Oh Lawd, what have I done?
First, Dr. King would be appalled that the United States is bogged down in another war for global dominion--extracting the world's resources by force. He died denouncing the war in Vietnam and the war in Iraq is probably even less principled.
Second, Dr. King would be sickened by the chasm between rich and poor, which is now many times worse than it was in 1968. "We cannot solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power," Dr. King said just before someone killed him. And there HAS been a radical redistribution--from poor and middle class to the pockets of the wealthy.
Lastly, he would be pleased that African American children face a somewhat less flagrantly white supremacist society, but astonished that 42 per cent of them are still born in poverty--and children, obviously, do not choose the circumstances of their birth, and should not pay the price of a society whose privileged elites control the government and huddle in the suburbs of their own indifference.
Tim Tyson
tbtyson@duke.edu
He would say...If the movie is out on the 13th of July...then why is it coming out in Houston on the 27th?????
Dr. King would be disappointed in our so-called Black leaders today. Most have sold their souls to a liberal social agenda that glorifies celebrity and marginalizes the Word of God. Many forget that Dr. King was a Christian minister before he was a civil rights leader.
I think Chris rock put it best when he hosted the MTV Music awards and a Who's Who, of black rappers joined together on stage rapping "I'm a mother F**ckin. PIMP", after the performance Rock turned to the audience and said "I don't think this is what Martin Luther King was thinking when he said "I have a dream."
I believe Dr. King's heart would be broken over Black-on-Black crime. Even though we've overcome in a lot of areas that he believed in, marched for and died because of -- the hurt we commit against each other is far worse than anything we've ever experienced -- because we are doing it to ourselves.
I think Dr King would be pleased in some areas, as far as equal opportunties goes. However what we have done with those opportunties now that we have them is a different story. He would be disapointed in the black family especialy our black men. He would be disapointed in and how the black family has gotten away from church. How we sell drugs to our own people. He would be disapointed in todays youth (even though its not there fault because we let videos and other BS be there role models) who would rather take the easy way of standing on the corner slanging instead of working or in school. Dr King did his part to get us our equal rights, its time for us to step up and be the social and world leader that he thought we would be. Instead of "Niggas"
I feel that blacks today are like the Hebrews that were lead out of Egypt and into the desert by Moses. at this point in our journey we are down in that desert while Doctor king is on that mountain top looking down on us.
He can see us drinking and fornicating and dancing about. Forgetting about how greatful we should be and living our lives for a higher purpose.
When HE comes back for us Dr. King will be at his side-where will the rest of us be and whose fault is that?
I BELIEVE DR.KING WOULD HAVE THE SAME CONCERNS DON AND CLOONEY HAVE ABOUT DUFUR.UNBELIEVEABLE.
Wendy.
ebonyprayers@aol.com
I believe that Dr. King would be extremely shocked disappointed at the state of the world and especially ashamed of his people today. He strived to instill pride and self respect to folks who were constantly told by society that they didn't deserve either. Today we have diminished his impact by glorifying entertainers who demonstrate blatant disrepect for black women (or should I say Ho's and bitches) ; for women who see their value in how much they can shake and show their a@#s. There are more young men on the corners than in the high schools. Yes, there are more of us in politics, in the board rooms, and on TV but to what end. Somehow in pursuit of the dream, we have lost it. Instilling values in the home has become equated with how much stuff you can buy to put in it I do not think REVEREND King would be happy to know that
I believe that Dr. King would be extremely shocked disappointed at the state of the world and especially ashamed of his people today. He strived to instill pride and self respect to folks who were constantly told by society that they didn't deserve either. Today we have diminished his impact by glorifying entertainers who demonstrate blatant disrepect for black women (or should I say Ho's and bitches) ; for women who see their value in how much they can shake and show their a@#s. There are more young men on the corners than in the high schools. Yes, there are more of us in politics, in the board rooms, and on TV but to what end. Somehow in pursuit of the dream, we have lost it. Instilling values in the home has become equated with how much stuff you can buy to put in it I do not think REVEREND King would be happy to know that
His dream has been reached in some ways but not in others. He'd still be fighting for it, that's for sure...
His "dream" has not been reached, and it never will be...
I think he'd be at the marches in DC with African-Americans, he'd be marching with illegal immigrants, he'd be marching with gays and lesbians and he's be marching with anyone else who is oppressed and not given a fair shake in our society.
I think Dr. King would have mixed feelings about the current status of our country. While great strides have been made throughout the years, there still exists a sense of domineering attitude by the white, upper class. This mentality has hindered minorities and lower classes from being assertive and not allowing them to realize their full potential. It is from my knowledge that this is what Dr. King was trying to accomplish, and nobody has been able to have a similar influence on the people thus far.
Positive movie, gives young people the opportunity to see that if you are creative you can go far, however the lesson is that you must be caerful with the choices you make. Good message
No, in the entertainment world there are few black executives who can green light a picture.
Fewer screenwriters and even less directors with a five-picture deal.
In politics the schools remain mostly segregated except in Lexington, KY
Finally, their has been no integration of the races beyond the workplace as most blacks, Hispanics Asians, and whites live in their own separate communities. Blacks remain severely unemployed and black males are incarcerated far above the entire racial percentage.
Martin’s Dream OUR NIGHTMARE.
Economic freedom requires economic cooperation.
Martin Luther King would be very ashamed of America, and how we let politics get out of hand, and take over the common sense of mankind. He would really be ashamed of these young people, and Rappers, and their filth. He would go into shock at the state of this country ,and the world.
I think he'd fine the love and happiness that exists and cherish it. He'd still fight the good fight but he'd love what he saw, I truly believe that.
I think MLK would be ashamed of the way so many African-American actors do stereotypical roles in movies and TV. Thank God for Don and Chiwetel and many others like them that carry on MLK's spirit.
I think MLK was the kind of guy that would see all the good that's been done and he'd appreciate it. But he'd be honest about what was left to be done. He'd be a leader we could all galvonize behind for race issues here and abroad. He'd be a leader in the fight to save places such as Darfur.
Shame, but we have to do it ourselves, and perhaps thats how King wanted it.