Great article! I am amazed at how many Americans think the facts of their birth make them better than others. Of course, it is also the case that the less experience people have with immigrants, the more they hate them. And I'm so tired of hearing people claim that they only dislike *illegal" immigration. Almost to a man, those who scream about *illegals* also want to shut the door to legal immigration.
I haven't seen the film, but I too dislike the inclusion of docudrama. Of course, I also hate "based on a true story." Unless, of course, it's just a joke like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!
"I like immigrants who come here the right way" is one you hear a lot.
There's also the fact that many immigrants come from countries we helped ruin. But if you mention Allende or Árbenz, most Americans have no idea what you're talking about.
If Americans don't want immigrants, that's their viewpoint. I think it's an idiotic one, but if they want it, fine. Then elect representatives who will pass the appropriate laws to restrict or eliminate immigration. Not just support officials who violate existing laws. Do it "the right way."
I think Morris was wrong using scenes with actors, here. But his heart was in the right place. He wanted his audience to relate to that story.
Monday's post will be about a "based on a real story" film. But not in the way that we usually think of! It's a great film.
I agree: they are right to have their opinions. I do, however, wish they were honest. Almost all of these people hate all immigrants, not just the undocumented ones. Anti-immigrant beliefs go hand-in-hand with racism. You will see nuance from the smarter public figures, but I also think they are primarily just bigots. I've had too many conversations with people who claim to only be against "illegal" immigration, only to slip up and show they just don't like dark-skinned people.
Great article! I am amazed at how many Americans think the facts of their birth make them better than others. Of course, it is also the case that the less experience people have with immigrants, the more they hate them. And I'm so tired of hearing people claim that they only dislike *illegal" immigration. Almost to a man, those who scream about *illegals* also want to shut the door to legal immigration.
I haven't seen the film, but I too dislike the inclusion of docudrama. Of course, I also hate "based on a true story." Unless, of course, it's just a joke like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!
"I like immigrants who come here the right way" is one you hear a lot.
There's also the fact that many immigrants come from countries we helped ruin. But if you mention Allende or Árbenz, most Americans have no idea what you're talking about.
If Americans don't want immigrants, that's their viewpoint. I think it's an idiotic one, but if they want it, fine. Then elect representatives who will pass the appropriate laws to restrict or eliminate immigration. Not just support officials who violate existing laws. Do it "the right way."
I think Morris was wrong using scenes with actors, here. But his heart was in the right place. He wanted his audience to relate to that story.
Monday's post will be about a "based on a real story" film. But not in the way that we usually think of! It's a great film.
I agree: they are right to have their opinions. I do, however, wish they were honest. Almost all of these people hate all immigrants, not just the undocumented ones. Anti-immigrant beliefs go hand-in-hand with racism. You will see nuance from the smarter public figures, but I also think they are primarily just bigots. I've had too many conversations with people who claim to only be against "illegal" immigration, only to slip up and show they just don't like dark-skinned people.
I swear to the Gods, some of these people are still mad Sesame Street started teaching kids a few Spanish vocabulary words in the 1970s…
I'd never heard that but now that you mention it, of course!