Comments on: Is The Critisism Of The Movie ‘Precious’ Warranted?

By: deb

deb — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:24:09 +0000

Child abuse occurs in all ethnic groups, regardless of economic status. However, those who see this movie as a negative portrayal of blacks have valid points.
The problem I have with this movie is that it’s another Color Purple which, at that time, was derided for portraying black men in a negative light. This is something that Hollywood and the Media has unfortunately done to blacks, for as long as I can remember (and I’m close to being a senior citizen). It’s the image that is disseminated throughout the world. And if anyone thinks it doesn’t paint blacks in a negative light, they are DREAMING.

I will not see Precious. However, I do spend my spare time working to help brothers and sisters in need. TALK is cheap. When we all ACT, in love, to help one another, it will make a difference.

By: Jannice Crawford

Jannice Crawford — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:37:51 +0000

I saw the movie and was in complete ahhhh. I have never seen such vulgar, negative misrepresentations of our culture ever. It was too raw and not for the general public, if for anyone at all. Shame on all involved and good for those who have no intentions on seeing it.

By: Ms. Pillowz

Ms. Pillowz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:08:47 +0000

Exactly! I've heard so many people say that they are going with like truckloads of their girlfriends to see the movie. When I say that I am not supporting it and tell them why, you would think that I said something bad about their mother. I just want to see movies where we are portrayed as normal, where everything is not so overly dramatized. People forget that these movies, shows, and videos represent US to the WORLD!! This is the example that we want others in Africa, Europe, Asia, etc., to think of us as a people? No! These are NOT my circumstances. These things only represent a part of the group. That is why I am SOOOOO happy that the world sees a beautiful, stable, and positive black family in the Obamas. .-= Ms. Pillowz´s last blog ..Results and Questions for After the Cleanse =-.

By: Glen L Johnson

Glen L Johnson — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:45:31 +0000

Thanks for the kudos and I am with you on black dramas taking it to far and when those of use speak out about it we are labeled as not being supportive of our own. Its a mess I tell you.

By: Ms. Pillowz

Ms. Pillowz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:32:35 +0000

Hi Glen! I really enjoy your blog and this post doesn’t disappoint. I didn’t plan to see Precious for other reasons. I wasn’t really aware of the other controversies until I read this post.

My problem with Precious is that it seems that whenever black people want to have an uplifting type of movie, they have to overly dramatize the bad circumstances from which the main character arises. It’s like the writers sit in a room and say, “Gimme your worst!” One of the writers says, “She is a crack addict.” “Great start. What else?” “Crack addicted teen prostitute,” someone else yells out. “Oh yeah, now we’re cooking.” “A crack addicted teen prostitute who was abused when she was 5.” “Great, but let’s take her lower.” “Illiterate crack addicted teen prostitute who was once abused and is pregnant and homeless.” They just keep adding and adding and adding to the badness of her predicament. I am so tired of these type of movies. Why can’t we just have a normal amount of drama? Why do we go too far? Is there a bigger issue here? Or maybe it’s me… Thanks for letting me rant.
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By: Closet Fashionista

Closet Fashionista — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:13:14 +0000

Glenn, good write up. I plan to see the movie myself this weekend. I don’t let the hype and the public make up my mind! Enjoy!