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10. Hi David

Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:25 PM

Feb 2012

First, I just want to say I really appreciate the spirit with which you've engaged here even though you disagree with what I've written.

I found Precious to be one of the most important films I'd ever seen. Perhaps its because I'm a Black Man. That movie... to me... I don't know. I don't think I ever had a chance to process what I saw on the film.

I TOTALLY respect that premise. I agree that is a very important film. But I just can't do it. I just can't bring myself to see the brutal way in which that young girl was treated. I know it happens every day, and especially to our girls. And I know that she emerges somewhat victorious at the end. But I just can't do it.

I was struck by the number of black men that were also disturbed by Precious. I think many brothers felt that the movie was way too harsh in its depictions of black masculinity. One black male film critic's anger was palpable. You can read about it here. http://jezebel.com/5407504/precious-fairy-tale-or-film-with-as-much-redeeming-social-value-as-a-porn-flick

Welcome to the AA Group. Hope you'll stick around.

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I disagree with MHP. I thought it was a wonderful film and very uplifting. Tx4obama Feb 2012 #1

So the fact that so many black women have a problem with this film means exactly what to you? Number23 Feb 2012 #6

I wouldn't compare this movie to "Precious." pnwmom Feb 2012 #2

I didn't say Harris Perry "erased" anything Number23 Feb 2012 #5

I didn't say you did. Harris-Perry said the movie "erased" the reality of rape pnwmom Feb 2012 #7

"Since you haven't seen the movie,you're not in much of a position to evaluate it." Number23 Feb 2012 #8

You have every right to voice your concerns and I'm sorry you felt intruded upon pnwmom Feb 2012 #9

I understand what you're saying. Now maybe you can understand what *I* am saying Number23 Feb 2012 #11

I have both read the book JustAnotherGen Feb 2012 #17

"And I'll say it again - Why now?" Number23 Feb 2012 #20

Definitely Check It Out JustAnotherGen Mar 2012 #26

Rosewood for sure SemperEadem Mar 2012 #30

IMO Mr Dixon Apr 2012 #38

I have not NOLALady Apr 2012 #39

Your sweetie pie has highlighted the issue BEAUTIFULLY Number23 Mar 2012 #31

is that the movie SemperEadem Mar 2012 #28

My response was to your post pre-edit Number23 Feb 2012 #12

I also dissagree about Precious...If I may??? FreedRadical Feb 2012 #3

Here's an unintentionally hilarious criticism of 'Precious' from Counterpunch RZM Feb 2012 #4

Hi David Number23 Feb 2012 #10

I found Precious impossibly brutal, too. Very painful. MADem Feb 2012 #19

"I wanted to jump through the screen and start kicking some ass, frankly." Number23 Feb 2012 #21

The woman who played her was amazing. A-maz-ing. MADem Feb 2012 #23

MADem, what a really amazing, thought provoking post Number23 Feb 2012 #24

We love comedians because they make us laugh. MADem Mar 2012 #25

Comedians, more times than not SemperEadem Mar 2012 #32

one way i try to explain : nofurylike Mar 2012 #27

Good grief Number23 Mar 2012 #29

i mean it. nofurylike Mar 2012 #34

I read the book, I also saw the movie. (The Help) onpatrol98 Feb 2012 #13

Awesome post Number23 Feb 2012 #14

So True!!! onpatrol98 Feb 2012 #15

I give Perry JustAnotherGen Feb 2012 #18

I do the same thing. I give Perry alot (and I mean ALOT) of grief Number23 Feb 2012 #22

I didn't see the movie, but great insights... Blue_Tires Feb 2012 #16

I disliked it. kiss mah grits Mar 2012 #33

there were many good performances in "The Help" noiretextatique Mar 2012 #35

Nice analysis. Number23 Mar 2012 #36

i think she should pay her noiretextatique Mar 2012 #37