Courage Under Fire In 1991, millions of people tuned in to CNN to observe a real life and death drama played out in the cities and deserts of Iraq. For the United States, the war was more or less a display of power and a preservation of economic interest. Nobody was to ever hear of the mishaps and foul-ups of the war. In many eyes the war was seen as a chance to boost American spirit and make the government look empowered. Director Edward Zwick and writer Patrick Shane Duncan snatched onto this
One in specific was Angel Guzman played by Lou Diamond Phillips. Angel was kind of a gangster but was very smart. He tried to keep this hidden though, instead of giving up like his friends did he kept going. He asked Mr. Escalante for books and in return he’d give Mr. Escalante protection, from the other
Hispanic students were never expected to succeed in the first place. Throughout the film the class continues to grow as a unit. The audience is also able to see individual characters challenging their specific stereotypes. Angel (played by Lou Diamond Phillips) challenges his Bandito role by using scientific reasoning when talking to his friend
movie, however I was not as thrilled with changes producers made to the story. In his A.V. Club article Kenneth Partidge writes “In the movie, they get something of a happy ending, as Donna, played by Danielle Von Zerneck, professes her love to Lou Diamond Phillips’ Ritchie just before he leaves on the ill-fated Winter Dance Party Tour. In real life, it couldn’t have been so easy. According to Valens’ official website, Donna’s father forbid her from attending the party Valens’ family threw just before
My research on the movie “Stand and Deliver” reinforced the importance of how a leader can successfully change the future, (Musca and Menendez, 1988). Math teacher, Jaime Escalante played by Edward Olmos was passionate in changing lives, (Musca and Menendez, 1988). His dedication and determination was without rival. Escalante accepted a position as a teacher in a school that was on the verge of collapse, (Musca and Menendez, 1988). Surrounded by a negative atmosphere he rose above and brought