I finally watched Mississippi Burning

[Shell Beau]

It was a good movie. It was disgusting the things that went on here in my own state. I am so glad I watched it though. And I am glad that I watched it after the fact that Edgar Ray Killen was finally convicted after all of this time!

[Wapsie B]

1. In other places the hatred of others is out there

as much as it ever was in the South. It's just that it's hidden beneath the surface.

[Shell Beau]

2. Sometimes the hidden hatred can be even worse b/c

it is not right in front of you. But I was sickened knowing that it was really like that at one time. We have come a long long way and we still have a good bit to go, but we are getting there.

[uppityperson]

3. This movie affected me, and I agree with your covert/overt racism

This time period was during my formative yrs, living in a central state. I saw this movie a few yrs ago, felt the need to rather than the desire. It affected me, and I have been following Killen's saga even moreso the last few yrs since seeing the movie. Seeing it, even if fictionalized somewhat, was quite moving. Being in MS/LA a few months ago was very odd also since I live on the west coast where racism is hidden. It took a bit to come to terms with the blatant racism, kept expecting there to be more underneath since that's what I'm used to. It was rather refreshing to be told outright that I was bad for giving assistance to black people. At least I knew where I stood. Some of the people I worked with laughed at me for wanting to be out of MS, back into LA before dark. I knew that the feeling was in LA also, but MS had too bad connotations in my mind to feel safe there then. I would like to come back and work more and see more and would feel safer now, most likely since it also was just overwhelming then.

Anyways, onward. pEACE

[Shell Beau]

4. People told you not to help black people here a few months

ago? :o That blows my mind. I am not naive to think that there is not racism here anymore, but the racism has changed. I know that sounds weird to say b/c racism is racism. But it is hard for me to imagine people saying that. I guess they are outright with their hatred. I don't see it like that. I mean people will be upfront with their feelings about racism, etc. But I've always noticed that we all help each other around here. White or black. :shrug: Maybe I look through rose colored glasses.

[uppityperson]

10. Of course, the situation was more chaotic than usual

Everyone needed help and SOME white people needed it more than black people. Of course MANY people were working together, no matter the shade or tone of skin, but we met some who did not see the need to help those of darker color since "they didn't have much anyway".

We were directed primarily to white neighborhoods also, had to search for black areas on our own. They were pretty easy to find though. Drive in the opposite direction, ask for churches, so on.

[Wapsie B]

5. I agree with you.

The hidden hatred that's inside someone's heart is so hard to wipe out.

[BigMcLargehuge]

6. one of my favorite films

:thumbsup:

[Shell Beau]

7. Gene Hackman is so good!

But, he kinda looked like Bill O'Reilly in the movie! :o :yoiks:

[BigMcLargehuge]

8. he has the most quotable lines in the film

my favorite scene is when he visits the deputy in the Klan social club.

Frank Bailey: Now you listen here, you cornholin' fucker. You tell your queer-loving nigger bosses that they ain't never gonna find those civil rightsers! So you might as well pack up and go back where you came from and...

(Anderson grabs his crotch hard, Bailey screams in pain)

Anderson: (while grabbing Bailey by the balls) Now you listen here, Shitkicker! Don't you go confusin' me with some whole other body. You must be thinkin' with your dick if you think we're gonna just walk away from this. We're gonna stay 'till this gets done.

(after opening his coat and exposing his gun he turns to Deputy Pell)

Anderson: How 'bout you, Deputy. That gun of yours just for show or do you get to shoot people once in a while?

Anderson: (Releases his grip on Bailey, then takes a swig of beer) Thanks for the beer.

[Shell Beau]

9. I liked it when that dude got all in his face talking smack only

to have Hackman grab his manhood (trying to be polite). :rofl:

[pitohui]

11. did you know killen was out until a few days ago?

around the time of katrina, they slipped that ****er out of prison "on appeal"

i have a news article from nov. 18 where they finally put his happy ass back in prison

http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051118/NEWS/511180360/1002/NEWS01

[Shell Beau]

12. I did not know that. He's been free long enough.

Way too damn long. He doesn't need to be out for any reason whatsoever.