Don't forget, the Film Society is meeting Monday, August 12th at 6PM!
Watch Actor Harrison Ford on PBS. See more from Tavis Smiley.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
The Sports Movie Oscars
(sportshollywood.com)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/02/22/sports-movie-oscars/1938227/Remember, we're discussing the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 next month. Here are some other great sports films to help add to the discussion!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
August Film Society Meeting
August Film Discussion
42
Thanks to everyone that came this month for the Ides of March! We had a fantastic discussion comparing the political themes in the film to the political atmosphere in Lincoln's time. In August, we will discuss 42, the story of Jackie Robinson.Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men - the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey - whose brave stance against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself in the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking - ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. (c) WB
Watch & Discuss
This month, the Film Society will engage in discussions about the themes of this movie. The enjoyment of the films we watch can be enhanced by thinking more deeply about them and participating in discussions both online and at our monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to participate in these discussions with us. Please join us and engage in thoughtful discussion about this film right here.
Questions for Discussion
1. Sports films often use the sport as a plot device to push forward a political or social message. How does 42 use baseball to push forward a plot of far greater scope than just a sport?
2. Why does Branch Rickey sign Jackie Robinson? Does he have multiple intentions at play? Do you think he truly believes he is signing him to draw in a larger African American audience?
3. Why do film makers often use baseball as a plot device for a film that is not completely about baseball?
1. Sports films often use the sport as a plot device to push forward a political or social message. How does 42 use baseball to push forward a plot of far greater scope than just a sport?
2. Why does Branch Rickey sign Jackie Robinson? Does he have multiple intentions at play? Do you think he truly believes he is signing him to draw in a larger African American audience?
3. Why do film makers often use baseball as a plot device for a film that is not completely about baseball?
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