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Steven:
I remember that photograph, and your story brings to mind maybe the most famous of all depictions from that era: John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath."
I've watched that movie many times and I am still moved by it. One of the great American stories. It too portrayed the "Okies" in circumstances which were strained at best. Of course it was only a movie, and brought out at a time removed from actual events. Much different than the story which you convey.
Kim:
In the case of the Katrina victims ...
To my sensibilities there is a wide chasm between documenting the circumstances in order to gain public support for relief, and gross exploitation for commercial gain. What could be gained further by pointing a movie camera at a person wading in the remains of her life; while she is shouting, crying and cursing at the camera man to please stop filming. Does this compell me to give more?
In my cynical mind I don't think the media cares a tinkers **** about rallying public support. They understand that their actions do have an effect in that regard, but I believe it is purely coincidental to their purpose.
I heard recent'y that there have been three movies made about Amy Fisher. I suppose there will soon be a movie about the lost girl in Aruba. You could make a strong case that we are given exactly what we want, and deserve. I wonder ...
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Mike McCarty
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