I must confess that I haven't written a movie review in a very long time. The reason basically is that I haven't had the motivation or the interest. Indeed, there are good movies out there for sure, but they hardly ever see the light of day. They are relegated to special community theaters that are mostly artsy in nature. But I am glad that "42" did not fall into that category. It is a good thing that it is achieving wider notice.
To a naturalized American from Ethiopia, this movie is not only generally educational but also deeply and emotionally nerve-wracking. This country that I love has gone thru the wringer historically in extricating itself from ignorance, hate, and ugliness of the human soul. It has been a long and continuous struggle. And although some would like you to believe that there is no more hate or discrimination in the U.S.A., one only needs to remember that these evils are like persistent garden weeds that need constant digging out. They are not completely eradicable. They manifest themselves in a variety of ways. That is why the Civil Rights battles must continue.
This country will persevere because of heroes like Jackie on one side and quiet, decent, justice-minded Americans on the other. May God truly bless and keep America on the right path!
To a naturalized American from Ethiopia, this movie is not only generally educational but also deeply and emotionally nerve-wracking. This country that I love has gone thru the wringer historically in extricating itself from ignorance, hate, and ugliness of the human soul. It has been a long and continuous struggle. And although some would like you to believe that there is no more hate or discrimination in the U.S.A., one only needs to remember that these evils are like persistent garden weeds that need constant digging out. They are not completely eradicable. They manifest themselves in a variety of ways. That is why the Civil Rights battles must continue.
This country will persevere because of heroes like Jackie on one side and quiet, decent, justice-minded Americans on the other. May God truly bless and keep America on the right path!