So… I will admit that I am a bit behind on the blog posts, so I’m going back a couple of weeks with this, but some of the screenings that I thought were kind of interesting were the music videos, specifically Good and Bad Hair and the outspoken Public Enemy video for Burn, Hollywood, Burn.
Good and Bad Hair was really eye-catching because it manages to tackle subject matter that is somewhat race related and can be a personal and sensitive topic for people, but did so in a lighthearted manner. The type of hair a person is born with is part of who they are and should not be something that people are judged on. Nobody should have to feel insecure or self conscious about their appearances or personal characteristics so to see the topic presented in such an upbeat, good natured manner was interesting.
Taking a bit of a different approach, Burn, Hollywood, Burn showcases a hostile opinion of portrayals of African Americans in Hollywood. It references the entertainment industry’s representations of African Americans as slaves, butlers, maids, etc. and shows white actors on screen applying black face paint to portray African American characters, showcasing an obvious disgust with Hollywood and its handling of race related issues on screen. The funny thing about the video is that one of the featured rappers is Ice Cube, who as I’m sure everyone knows by now, has made quite a career in the entertainment industry… A little ironic? I think so.
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I thought Burn, Hollywood, Burn was especially fantastic! The video was very poignant- it has certainly been a while since I've seen a music video that was commenting on a worthwhile issue. All I see on VH1 and MTV is "Tool Academy" and spin offs of "The Hills."
ReplyDeleteChris Rock actually has a new documentary entitled "Good Hair" that is coming out very soon. The film is about the different constancy of black hair to white hair. Rock got the idea when his daughter came home from school and asked him "Why don't I have good hair". From what I've been hearing the film is supposed to be pretty well done and of course has that signature Chris Rock tinge to it. The subject is unique and thus peaks my interest.
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