I don't know what it is about movies and their impact on this whole process, but obviously, it's been pretty big. First of all, like I said in a previous blog, The Help (2011) was a huge catalyst in getting me to start writing the book. Standing up for what's right, regardless of the backlash, was the take-away I got from watching that movie. Although the players are different, I see teachers as being oppressed and not being able to have a voice, very similar to what the maids were going through in the movie. I also draw several parallels between myself and Ms. Skeeter, getting the truth out, no matter how ugly it might be.
So - my new movie inspiration is The Butler (Lee Daniels). If you haven't seen it, it's still in theaters, so try to go this weekend. It's well worth your time. My husband and I were both very impressed with the acting, but more importantly, the message behind the whole movie. The thread that ran through several characters and events was that change IS possible! The main character was so persistent throughout all his years of service in the White House, bringing to light the fact that the black staff was never paid as much as the white staff. Year after year, he would approach his boss with this disparity, but change never happened. At the end, knowing this would probably happen again, the butler first went to the president about it ... which surely prompted change! The message has to get to the right person ... how true that is.
The groups of people standing up for what was right - through so many different avenues - protests, sit-ins, freedom rides, speeches, meetings, organizing - was so incredibly moving. The civil rights movement is filled with ordinary people who chose to do extraordinary things. I know God has called me to be that person in this fight of our lifetime ... to give TEACHERS A VOICE! Please join me in this fight. It is worth the effort. Our kids are depending on us! Our future will be different because of it. Thank you for reading!
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See my Fox 10 interview on Newsmaker Sunday at ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igQLqkFRUvw
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