| Mandela's Children | ||
| 21 Up: South Africa | ||
|
||
| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
|
I've really enjoyed the "up" series which documents on film the "real life" circumstances of regular people at 7 year intervals. It's a great peek into the human condition over time. What a fine use of recording media so recently invented (relative to humankind's existence). The original "up" series was shot in England, but this version (which was "inspired by" the first) takes place in South Africa. A group of 8 or so kids are picked to be followed from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds (rich, poor, black, white, and mixed race). Since the programs duration includes the break up of the apartheid, it shouldn't be surprising that race plays a big role in the lives of all involved -- but it is none the less unsettling anyway (at least for me). You'll find yourself completely engrossed and wrapped up in the lives of these strangers half the planet away. And as with other installments of the series, you'll hope to glean some sort of wisdom or at least a little insight into your own life. With so much information coming at us from all channels, it's odd, but we often forget about our own progress, development as humans worthy of our time on Earth. Check out also: 49 Up. |
||
|
||
|
Grade..........................A- (3/4) |
||
|
|
||
|
||
|
Copyright © 1998-2023 Ross Anthony, Author - Speaker - Solo World Circumnavigator In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Mr. Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Mr. Anthony has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over 30 countries & 100 cities (Nairobi to Nagasaki). He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (Washington State to Washington DC). To get signed books ("Rodney Appleseed" to "Jinshirou") or schedule Ross to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186.
Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
