Throughout the last 4 months, I've spent my time watching several black inspired movies which, if I'm allowed to be perfectly honest here, I probably wouldn't watch on an ordinary day. However, as I went through my Black Film class, I've gained a much better appreciation for those kind of movies, realizing that there's more to them than just being overly tragic or funny. Because, I've to come up with my own black film that hasn't been created by anyone but myself.
To start off, I would want the film to have somewhat of a coming of age story around it. My main character would be a young African American boy, growing up in the slums as he strives to achieve a particular goal that he's had for the longest time. Along the way, he goes through several trials, most of which bring him down both physical and mentally. Showing all of those things in the movie would bring emotional investment for the character, allowing the audience to feel for his plight. In the end, the character comes to a strong realization about himself, one that ultimately gives him the motivation in the end to achieve his goal.
One reason why I would want to see this particular movie is because it's interesting. Let me give you an example. Tyler Perry is a famous black director, but I really hate his movies. The reason for that is that I don't find them to be interesting. Movies can have their sad moments, but his movies tend to be sad all the times. Bring in some humor and maybe so actions. Movies are meant to be a form of entertainment for your viewers and you won't be able to grab your attention if you make it sad all the time.
Although Black films try their best to show that sadness and tell the viewers about all the struggles that they went through, I want to be different. I don't want to be too sad, but not to silly either. I want a serious story that can not only make the audience laugh, but also make them feel something in their heart as well. One of my favorite movies is 2012's "The Amazing Spider-Man" and the reason for that is because it has a good balance between the emotional, exciting, and sad moments. I think all good movies needs that particular balance in them and my black film is no exception.
Now, I can pretty much guess what all of you are saying. "Such a movie has already been done before?" Here's what I have to say to that; I don't really care. Let's face it, a lot movies usually copy the same thing that other movies show, with the only difference being in a different setting or new characters. It isn't original, but it doesn't really have to be. Movies are meant to entertain you and that's what I for this movie. As long as the characters are nice, the story is good, and the audience enjoys it, that's all I really care about. Anything else can go right out the window for all I care.
In the end, my black film would be a strong coming of age story with good characters, a strong story, and mixture of funny and sad moments. By bringing all of those things together, I truly believe that something amazing can be formed and I hope that you all feel the same way.
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