I would certainly say the film has a social justice imperative, and is not glorifying dealing drugs, but is rather demonstrating thatĬurtis is smart, and not really a bad person."Just 'cause you woke and I'm not, that s- ain't no reason to talk like you better than me," he continues. For those familiar with The Wire Curtis’ character demands the same respect as Omar Little. I agree with Denise though that I never really saw Curtis as the bad guy, I think he is very much the protagonist even when he takes the camera. While the film is not a documentary and is dramatized, it certainly reflects a reality in which many have to live. Some might hear about the tales of Snow on tha Bluff and other similar hood tales and say “oh that’s what happens in the ghetto”. I’m also thinking back to a conversation we had about the marathon bombers, when someone mentioned that much worse acts of violence were taking place in Syria at the time, and I said something along the lines of ‘well, that’s what expected in Syria, that’s what happens on a daily basis. A) they are not on camera surveillance by police, b) they are choosing what they want to show, and C) they are more than willing to show the life they are livingīecca, you said you were lucky to not have to experience this type of violence, and I completely agree with you.
It is also important that Curtis and his crew are the ones filming. The viewer feels like they are watching a documentary, reminding them that although this does not document historic events it is not a Hollywood tale, and rather deals with reality.
SNOW ON THA BLUFF QUOTES MOVIE
The fact that Curtis is a real stick-up boy/drug dealer that wanted the director to make a movie about his life is wild. The Bluff stands for “Better Leave You Fucking Fool” and is recognized as one of the 5 most dangerous neighborhoods in the United States. I thought the movie was awesome, but that being said it obviously is very problematic as well, and raises a lot of issues surrounding race, poverty and crime. I recently watched Snow on tha Bluff on Dayna’s recommendation as well. The film alludes to the idea that individuals are very much a product of their environment. Therefor selling drugs was a popular way to provide and protect his family with the little resources that were available to him.
The Bluff neighborhood has clear signs of poverty and limited job opportunities. He may have also internalized the idea that being a drug lord was a successful way to support his family. Curtis grew up with an understanding of what's normal. While watching his son Curtis explained that when he was younger his uncle would be packing the drugs in the same scenario with his son.
It was apparent that Curtis cared for his son although he wasn't physically involved everyday with the child. The main themes that stood out to me were history repeating itself and making survival choices. This is not at all a justification for the action. If your are going to buy drugs in a neighborhood that is unfamiliar, it is in your best interest to use better judgement and commonsense. I don't feel bad or sympathetic for the college kids who were robbed. While watching this film I had similar questions however, I watched it from a different view point.
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