Mrs. Schumacher Film Appreciation Final Paper Footloose When watching both Footloose movies the 1984 and the 2011 version, there are quite a few noticeable differences. I would like to start out by saying that the biggest one is the character choice. In my opinion Kevin Bacon didn't play a very good Ren McCormick. I believe that Kenny Wormald plays a better Ren. In my opinion the more modern version of the movie is a lot more up beat. Wormald dances WAY better! The dancing in this movie is a lot
to garner support from the wider public for a specific cause. However, there are instances where eighteenth century Londoners took a more aggressive and forceful approach to achieve their desired outcome. Another demagogue that inspired Londoners to riot was John Wilkes, a radical Member of Parliament. Believing in liberty as well as freedom of speech and action, Wilkes “campaigned for wider parliamentary representation and the "liberty" of bourgeois Englishmen.” (Mullan) Londoners were a fan of Wilke’s
The second riot, August 26, 1765, unlike the first one, can easily be described as an actual riot escalated by a drunken mob mentality. This riot was sparked by the apprehension of suspected smugglers (Hutchinson, P. 18). The colonist, or more accurately the rioters, used the apprehension of these merchants to openly attack the lieutenant governor, Thomas Hutchinson. These attacks came after a mob had started a bonfire, while heavily drinking (Hutchinson, P. 19). The second riot cannot be attributed
LICEING THE 21ST CENTURY The police are the public and the public are the police - Robert peel When we talk about the criminal justice system the public at large plays a very important role right from the prevention to reporting to the investigation of the case. The criminal justice system cannot achieve its goal without the active participation of the general public. If we take a look at the ancient police setup in medivial and ancient
are outraged at these displays stating that they are wrong and inappropriate behavior. I believe that the media has affected the way we protest and the way that we view riots, and that they are an important part of our culture and an important part of society. America as we know it was built off of a foundation that consists of riots and protests. Some of the most patriotic lessons we are taught in school were seen by the British as nothing more than protests at the time they
Mahatma Gandhi Non Violent Protester Peaceful, non violent, and brave can describe Mahatma Gandhi. Many people know Gandhi as a protester against the English, but he was so much more. As a well known non violent protester, Mahatma Gandhi inspired African Americans that they should fight for equal rights. Gandhi helped the world by showing people that they can change the way that they are treated without violence like they used to. He left behind a lasting legacy of helping people fight for
“Christmas is the day that holds all time together” (Alexander Smith) Christmas is a holiday full of joy and happiness, and people from all over the world loves Christmas, not only children but also adults. As a result, thousands of companies see the business opportunities of Christmas, which formed Christmas big Sales, Christmas special products, and Christmas series shows and movies. Watching Christmas movies and drinking hot chocolate with your family around the fireplace is always a sweet memory
Jarred Jones Ransom Mr. Dennis College Comp II 2 May 2017 The 1900s Race Riots and Mediocrity of Fair Trial: A Look into Racial Tension and the Judiciary System during the 1900s In the documentary “The People v. Leo Frank” tells the story of a murder case in Atlanta Georgia. Mary Phagan, a thirteen-year-old from Georgia, left home on the morning of April 26 to pick up her wages at the pencil factory and view the Confederate Day Parade. She never returned home. The next day, the factory night watchman
Have you heard about the problems regarding the operation of riot control agents in the United States? Chloroacetophenone (CN), Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS) and Oleoresin capsicum (OC), are the most common riot control agents used by law enforcement officers against civilians in the United States. Riot control agents; also known as RCA’s or tear gas, are used to control riots in situations where a group of people are getting out of control or causing a disturbance in public. They are either
1. In text 1 and 2 different views on what caused the UK riots are presented. In text 1 Experts Cite Underlying Causes for UK Riots the writer, Al Pessin, creates an image of the rioters being singlehandedly responsible for the riots. The rioters are described as young people who needs some action and therefore rioting without any just cause, except for fun and profit. It is described in this way even though it is acknowledged by the common observer that there areis some underlying reasons for rioters
The Mini-Riot of 1966 In the summer of 1966 there was a mini-riot on the east side of Detroit on one of the main thoroughfares, Kercheval Avenue at Pennsylvania (Elkins qtd. in Stone 113-114; Fine 135-143; Horner qtd. in Stone 92). Intervention by the police in a violent arrest led to masses of people coming into the street to protest against police brutality, Businesses were vandalized and additional police were called in and eventually the disturbance was quelled (Elkins qtd. in Stone 113-114;
The UK Riots In 2011 thousands of young people rioted in London and other cities across England. Shops were looted, cars and buildings were set on fire and people and police officers were exposed to violence. Today it is still a mystery to many why the rioting took place and what the rioters motives were. In the two texts “Experts Cite Underlying Causes for UK Riots” and “Caring costs – but so do riots” we hear different opinions on what caused the UK riots. In the first text we are presented
Immanuel Boateng Midterm Assignment Spring 2016 The riots of the summer of the late 60’s were no different from those prior to the period in terms of the factors that necessitated such disorderly behaviors and the solutions that were proffered. The Kerner Commission Report, in the concluding paragraphs, recalls the words of Dr. Kenneth B. Clark, a distinguished scholar when he was asked to give his opinion on the commission’s work. The learned opinion leader did not mince words but slammed the
Newark’s Revival Riots have wreaked havoc on so many cities that they have began to seem like your normal civil disturbance. However the effect they have on the city they are hosted in are severe. One of the famous riots were the Newark riots in 1967 that destroyed a once cherished city and pushed its economic status back decades. The Riots lasted from June 12 through June 17, 6 days of looting and destruction. Hundreds of people were injured and 26 left for dead. However, as tragic as that sounds
America has a long history with riots, both in urban and rural settings. However, urban riots, and especially urban riots in Cincinnati, have covered the same subject matter for the past 200 years: race. As such, Cincinnati acts as a great representative of the average American city, Los Angeles and New York being the exceptions. Cincinnati’s racially charged past largely lies in place because of its location. Cincinnati’s placement on the border between the north and south means an influx of escaped
theaters, 2 black school, and 15 doctor’s office. This neighborhood was nationally recognized. (Tulsa Race Riots) Then one day a 19-year-old shoeshine boy named Dick Rowland went up and elevator to use the bathroom in a downtown building. He got on the elevator and something happens in the elevator. Shortly after the getting in the elevator, he was seen running out the elevator. (Tulsa Race Riots) He just wanted to use the bathroom, but apparently something we really don’t know in history happy in
Volunteering for 4-H to Benefit Yourself Does anyone know what is the largest youth development organization in the United States is? 4-H… According to the 2016 Annual report done by the National 4-H council, 4-H is regarded as the largest youth development organization serving over 6 million youth in the United States with over 25 million alumni, and 600,000 volunteers. (Penn State Extension) Pretty amazing, right? For those of you who don’t know what 4-H is, here is a little background. According
The Help by Katheryn Stocket emphasizes the great role of writing and literature in expressing people's struggle. The main character Skeeter always dreams of being a writer. She is greatly concerned with the case of the black maids in 1960s Jackson, Mississippi. However, she never told her mother about this "Sure, I dreamed of having football dates, but my real dream was that one day I would write something that people would actually read." Katheryn Stocket, The Help, P.59 Stockett aims to fight
The domination of men over women is often characterized by physical and psychological victimization of women and enhancement of their misery. This male domination is not limited to any particular region or particular period but it is globalised problem of all the times. Many women writers enter the literary scene to motivate women and fight against male domination. Walker is one among these sort of writers. Alice walker in her novels portrays the world view of women and their worthy roles, as mother
The Wealth of Nations is a book that has stood the test of time for scholars interested in economics for hundreds of years. The theories of Adam Smith were revolutionary in the way that they set up modern capitalism. In this essay, I will go over Smith’s views on the gains of specialization, the role of government in the economy, and the relationship between workers, landowners, and capitalists. One of the first principles Smith introduces is the idea of specialization. His theory was that people