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Wasn't quite sure where to put this because it was a question I had but it goes with overall success of the film. How often were middle/upper-class white women involved in civil rights actions like Sissy Spacek's character? While I'm sure there were women who supported the Civil Rights I have to wonder how many of them actually put themselves out there (especially in Montgomery) in places like the carpool. While I enjoyed the film a lot and thought it accurately portrayed many things now that I am thinking about it Spacek's character seems to be more of a trope than was perhaps reality of the situation (but I could be wrong).--[[User:Shauser|Shauser]] 20:26, 10 November 2010 (MST)
 
Wasn't quite sure where to put this because it was a question I had but it goes with overall success of the film. How often were middle/upper-class white women involved in civil rights actions like Sissy Spacek's character? While I'm sure there were women who supported the Civil Rights I have to wonder how many of them actually put themselves out there (especially in Montgomery) in places like the carpool. While I enjoyed the film a lot and thought it accurately portrayed many things now that I am thinking about it Spacek's character seems to be more of a trope than was perhaps reality of the situation (but I could be wrong).--[[User:Shauser|Shauser]] 20:26, 10 November 2010 (MST)
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To go along with the MLK question, I actually didn't mind that he wasn't shown. His role in this story was relatively minor. He was there for the people when they went to the meetings and gave them motivation to continue the boycott. I think the story itself was more focused on other aspects of the boycott, how it affected the people of Montgomery. I think it was successful in doing that through Odessa and Miriam (sp?). The movie shows the struggles both women had during this period, whether it be physical or social. If the film focused to much on MLK it would have taken away from this dynamic. - Jenn

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