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The movie was accurate with how white women would pick up their black maids for work when the boycott began Miriam shows this well with picking up Odessa at least two times a week for work. –Ashley Scutari | The movie was accurate with how white women would pick up their black maids for work when the boycott began Miriam shows this well with picking up Odessa at least two times a week for work. –Ashley Scutari | ||
| − | As many have said before me, this movie is strikingly accurate in its portrayal of the 1950s American south. The filmmakers made an excellent decision in portraying every character (except perhaps the vile brother-in-law) as three dimensional people with conflicted interests and complex motivations. I was particularly impressed by the handling of gender roles. Outside of the home, Miriam is unquestionably superior to Odessa. But within their own family spheres, Odessa | + | As many have said before me, this movie is strikingly accurate in its portrayal of the 1950s American south. The filmmakers made an excellent decision in portraying every character (except perhaps the vile brother-in-law) as three dimensional people with conflicted interests and complex motivations. I was particularly impressed by the handling of gender roles. Outside of the home, Miriam is unquestionably superior to Odessa. But within their own family spheres, Odessa has significantly more influence over her family than Miriam does over hers. Little details, like blacks having to pay at the front of the bus then board in the back or Miriam's being a member of the Junior League, add to the film's air of authenticity. - Sarah Richardson |
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