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Dr. G
4/4/2020 03:20:13 pm
Bravo! This commentary is exceptionally well written, poignant and concise...I appreciate your voice here. I have long stated the problems with Hollywood and the liberties taken in the name of "entertainment." I was not at all pleased with the distortion of FACTS in the movie "Harriett" and thus, could not acquiesce after viewing "Self Made." I created a YT video and wrote a blog sharing my discontent for this project. I'm so glad to bear witness to this article! 4/4/2020 10:14:11 pm
Dr. G.,
Evon Jackson-Taylor
4/5/2020 09:57:45 pm
I understand this is a fictional story that referenced the lives of real people. It saddens me that it ended up not accurately representing them. I do think, however, that the societal experiences shown are true to life.
Linda Jones
4/6/2020 08:18:54 am
Certainly, the movie showed that one hundred years ago, like today, there were systemic challenges that black people had to overcome, especially for one who chose to open a business. I feel that the movie was made for entertainment purposes, not historical, and therefore, should have included a statement that the character of Addie Monroe was fictional and not based on any individual, dead or alive. Thank you, Evon, for your comment.
Lesa Porter
5/1/2020 12:00:57 pm
I applaud the effort you and your organization is doing to ensure that Ms. Malone's legacy is not lost. I must honestly say that for years, I respected and felt proud of Madam C J Walker in her achievements, however, I watched the series the other day and it was the first I heard of Ms. "Monroe". Ironically, I was on Facebook the following day and someone spoke about Ms. Malone and how the mini-series did not do justice to her legacy and so I began to look into Ms. Malone. I am so saddened that I never knew of this phenomenal woman and her legacy. I am not proud of two women, who look like me, who changed history. I will definitely share this story to all I come into contact with and continue to stick my chest out even more proudly of a legacy that I can be proud of. Thank you so much for your work!!! Comments are closed.
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