After viewing Stories We Tell, I felt that the documentary satisfied my film watching desires through the many perspectives it used to tell its story. At first I tried to keep track of all the people by writing down their name with a short descriptor. My notebook quickly filled up with names and descriptions that became worthless, which gave the story a confusing feeling. It was hard to figure out the relation to the story and the timing of what was happening. However, as the story went on all of the perspectives gained a sense of clarity. The story began to feel whole. Granted, I don’t believe this story can truly be considered to be whole without having hearing the story from
Diane’s perspective. All together this form of storytelling
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The part that hit me hardest was when they were talking about when their mother would drop them off at the end of her monthly visits, and they would all cry as the kids left. The film then returned to present day footage of the kids grown up with teary eyes telling the story. For me, this brought up memories of my childhood experiencing the exact same situation. My parents went through a divorce and my father ended up with majority custody. I can remember countless occasions of my brother, mother, and I bursting into tears as we had to return back to our father’s house (Disclaimer: I have a wonderful father who has since gotten back together with my mother).
An issue that arose for me in the film is the question of should a child seek out their biological father. If they discover that the person who loved and raised them isn’t their own flesh and blood, the expected response is “it doesn’t matter, you’re my father”, but at the same time if that were truly the case then the test would never be taken in the first place. The question at hand is whether or not it is worth it to satisfy one’s curiosity to risk hurting the ones you
In the film, two contrasting examples of genetic testing are shown. The first example is of the twins Noah and Alexis Beery, who are stricken with a rare disease that mimics cerebral palsy. Through genetic testing, doctors discovered that the twins could be treated with dopamine. By sequencing their entire genome, the twin’s lives were saved. The second example is Andrew S...
America and Race have a long and entangled history. The concept of Race, like America is a recent invention. Race is an idea constructed by society to further political and economic goals. Race was never just a matter of how you look, it's about how people assign meaning toward how you look. It is ironic that a nation that takes great pride in one the foundation “All men are created Equal” can at the same time portray the idea of Race in such a scale that would repress and kill so many people. In this essay I will address what necessitated the creation of the story of race in American history.
My initial reaction was, in the beginning, was the four siblings were removed from their home in Montana. The four siblings were removed from their home because their father was an alcoholic and there were abuse and neglect happening in the home. After the four children were removed from the home, they were adopted by a white Baptist family from the east coast. I was happy for the children because they found a family and a stable home with love and happiness. I was also grateful that this family took all four siblings inside the home
I thought the video was very memorable because it showed how young these kids were and they were already taking multiple pills each day. It is sad to me that these children will likely spend most of their lives on medication. Also, the little girl, Jessica, really stuck out to me. I had never seen such a violent thought come from a four year old, it was something you would never expect because most people don’t recognize that kids can have bipolar disorder too. The meaningful and powerful part of the movie to me was that a little girl died in the night as a result of all the medications she was prescribed. That was very shocking to me because
Lussier, G 2013, /Film Interview: Sarah Polley Explains Secrets of her Brilliant Documentary ‘Stories We Tell’, Slash Film, accessed 2 May 2014,
The children did not talk or play like most children grow up doing. There was a blank stare on their faces most of the time and their voices were monotone. The father would experience flashbacks of the incident where his wife was killed which was sending him a message that he needed to change his ways of non communication towards his children. Even in the case of traumatic events, it is necessary to talk about them to ensure closure and strength to the survivo...
Not if he lives or dies without my approval. Sam picks me up and helps me get into the car as I turn to look at Mr. Hatzel, his white hair shining against the sun, his blue eyes gives away the pain, sadness and pity he feels. Empty and broken, we head back to the hospital as I promised Sam I would after breaking out.
I’ve always been interested in music when I was little. I was taught to play guitar, piano, and a recorder and I always listened to a diverse variety of music. When I got to 6th grade I joined the school’s beginning band. I decided to play the flute and I fell into the obsession with it. I practiced every day making sure I would be great at it. I went to a few band competitions over the next 3 years and received superior ratings in solo and ensemble competitions.
IMSA's unique learning opportunities strike me with awe. Through the personalized learning and strategic plan I plan to succeed by following the plan and going above and beyond. I would continue to go to the YSP or Young Scholars Program and also practice advance mathematics at the academy for I will be taking Pre- Calculus as a sophomore. The academy from what I have learned seems to greatly encourage advancement in mathematics in which I am strong in.
A time that I’ve experienced before when the past played a significant role in my present was when I have gotten in trouble when I’m older and when I’ve gotten in trouble when I was younger. When I was younger, I have gotten punishments and have gotten harsh punishments as well. Now, I was young and my mind wasn’t fully developed and I haven’t fully understand why or what I did do to get in trouble. Now that I am a bit older than I was before, I understand better and more. I have recently gotten in trouble in my older days, but the difference from me getting in trouble now and getting in trouble then is that I understand why now they punish me and why I have gotten in trouble. I understood more because my mind was more developed than when I
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I felt a mixture of nerves and excitement as I am sitting down with my mother in front of me, who had just told me we are moving to the Texas. When I discovered that my father was searching for our new home in Frisco, Texas and was not on a business trip, I asked myself how could a 12 year old possibly adapt and learn an entirely new culture?
Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner of Married at First Sight recently had a miscarriage, and the couple has now revealed that Jamie is pregnant once again. A few people think that they might have rushed getting pregnant, but Jamie is totally okay with their decision. People shared that Jamie is revealing why they decided to get pregnant right away and how things are going for her.
As my alarm sounded at 6 in the morning on a hot August day, there was a different kind of feeling I had in my body. I knew once I left my house in Poland, Ohio, nothing would be the same after that. I knew there some of the things that were normal at home, would never be the same again when I got back. But I was ready for the challenges college would bring to the table.
Personal narratives are often viewed as an easy run, although they can actually end up quite challenging. They require a thought process of life experiences and lessons. You reflect on what the outcomes were from your educational experiences and you must find a way to apply them to your writing. This can be quite difficult if you are unwilling to open up to anything valuable that you have learned.