Miracle on Ice

I really enjoyed watching Miracle on Ice. It was a very entertaining movie, portraying a lot of motivation throughout the entire movie. I liked the fact that the coach didn't give up on his team and lead them to victory. Herb Brooks was definitely an interesting character. He was the definition of someone who didn't believe anything other than success. He wanted the USA to prove that they can do anything possible. He made the team practice all the time, because he felt that's what the team needed to do. This movie was all about success!

During the time period of the this movie, the height of the cold war had come into play (1970's). This movie is about Herb Brooks taking over as head coach for the USA hockey team. He took them to the winter Olympics. They won the winter Olympics against the Soviets from Sweden.  The Soviets had been past year champions. It was a great accomplishment for the USA.

I can't think of an event in my lifetime that had a similar impact at this time.

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I actually loved this movie! I thought Jackie Robinson was an extremely strong person, and was a role model to many people of all races. Being the only African American on an all Caucasian team was probably hard for Jackie Robinson. I think he handled every situation quite well. I do believe Jackie Robinson helped our country, I believe that he made a difference by even standing up for himself and willingly helping his team win games. He helped our athletic teams with african americans have the same opportunities he had without racist remarks being made. Everyone on the major league are now equal and able to play together.

I would use determination, I would continue to move toward my goal of becoming whatever I would like to be in life. I would use integrity, sticking to what I was taught. I would basically use all of his values but, two really stuck out to me.

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives". Jackie Robinson simply mean't having a lasting affect on people and making a change is more than just being known. Jackie Robinson knew he made many people proud. I agree with this statement. I would want to change our country just as Jackie Robinson did.

Cinderella Man

Cinderella usually means someone who is ignored or mistreated, then suddenly becomes famous or recognized. This movie was simply titled "Cinderella Man" because Braddock came from nothing. He was then recognized for his ability and talent in Boxing. I enjoyed watching this movie and would watch it again. This movie gave me a sense of determination. This movie really portrayed how people can go from having nothing to being well known and having more than before. I did like James Braddock, He was very determined to take care of his family. He wanted to share his ability with the world. He wanted to prove people who doubted him, wrong! He didn't want his children to have continue to live the way they had been. During this time period in the movie, it was depressing. Many people needing jobs to provide for their families. Today, jobs are a bit more easier to find. People, no longer have to go out begging for jobs. I feel that our children might have an easier way of living. Finding jobs and other needs will be much easier. 

I would steal if my family hadn't eaten for a whole week. I wouldn't want my family to starve or even be split apart because I wasn't able to provide for them. I feel the ethnics are right for stealing food. I mean, I would be sadden at the fact that my family hadn't eaten. I would feel that I felled my family in many different ways. Although stealing isn't right, I would do anything for my family. 

I believe that the true, Max Baer, should have been portrayed as himself actually. I don't think that should have portrayed Max Bar in something he isn't. I understand why his family was very upset. They changed his attitude. I do not believe Max was as bad as they made him out to be. I don't really think it takes away from the story of Braddock. He remained the same throughout the movie.  

I don't think Braddock liked going to these men. I don't feel he would be begging these people for jobs, if it wasn't for the well being of his family. I don't think he minded begging, He just thought of others over himself. Braddock is quite admirable in this movie for the many caring things he has done. 

Tombstone

I wasn't a fan of Tombstone because it how gory the scenes were. I also don't enjoy watching wild west  movies, they're boring to me. To me, everything in the movie was hard to follow and I would instantly get lost. I wasn't able to concentrate on the movie because, the movie wasn't keeping my attention. I didn't really care for any of the characters in the movie. Wyatt Earp was the only one who wanted to keep peace among the people of Tombstone. I do not recommend this movie to others. This movie was extremely boring and to be honest isn't worth watching. I think being well know. A story about something that happened in the past. Being heroic makes someone legendary. I believe that Wyatt Earp was very heroic in the movie by trying to protect the innocent people from harm. There was nothing in the "Wild West" that appealed to me at all. I wouldn't watch this movie again.

Glory

The movie, Glory, was based 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. In this movie, there was a bond between all of the men. It showed how much they cared about one another. I thought this movie portrayed important history, that many people do not know about today. This movie was very gruesome and I didn't like seeing people die. It's upsetting that these individuals lost their lives in the line of duty. They basically offered their lives for their country. They showed a lot of  passion for their country. This movie portrayed the first formal unit of the US army made of mostly African American men. Seeing their lives taken in their line of duty was sad. I would recommend this movie to people who are into movies about the war. I typically do not watch movies like this.

People who love their country, would do anything to protect their country, whether they losing a limb or losing their lives. I commend people who put their lives on the line for their country. People who dedicate their lives to their country are heroes. The people of the 54th Massachusetts are heroes, this was portrayed in the movie as well. They put their lives on the line for us to have opportunities. The troops from shaw were also heroes because they were putting their lives on the for what they thought was right. 

I think the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was it being the first black African American regiment of the North. This was a very important time in history. 

My Introduction

My name is Maya D. I am 17 years old and have been attending Orange City Schools for 13 years. I would describe myself as caring. I love helping people in every way I can. I am the Vice President of National Council of Negro Women, Cuyahoga County, Youth Section. Our section is all about helping others in need. Helping people in need makes me feel good at the end of the day. I enjoy riding horses, and which I have been riding for the past 7 years. In the past 7 years, I have competed in the Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classics among many competitors. After High School, I plan to attend college to become a nurse. I would then like to further my education to become a nurse anesthetist. I also would like to own my own boutique, where I would like to sell popular brands of clothing. I want to be very successful in life. What I like about school the most is being around my friends all of the time. What I hate most about school is having to be here exactly at 7:30 am and having the whole school park in one parking lot. The qualities of my favorite teacher would have to be funny, talkative, and easy to go to. I like history but, it's not my favorite subject. History through Film should be fun though.

I am proud of humanity and of how much we've grown. But, not all things have been accomplished yet. We still have things we need to work on as a whole. I am excited to see what more is to come throughout my lifetime.