Important.
Added 2021-06-30 19:31:45 +0000 UTCSo I’m about to release my reaction to The Hunt tomorrow. Brilliant film, but also one of the most difficult films I’ve ever experienced watching..and I’ve sat through Come and See. It definitely brought up some trauma that I do explain and talk about alittle within the video (editing it now), but I wanted to give a heads up because I do become very vulnerable with this.
Being a black man and the blanket of what that brings forth has always covered who I actually am..truly..am..James Adams. In my life I’ve faced many accusations of my character due to my skin. Walked into a grocery store, that’s when the store owner and employees “follow” me. Recently move into the suburbs, that’s when the eyes start to glare. I don’t say much because I’m used to it..but this film brought up an experience that really shook me when I was younger.
I was with some friends heading to a Wawa before several cop cars pulled in the parking lot and circled around us. An officer got out of the car and immediately asked what we were up too. Me being 15, just stated we were going to get some food. The following events, looking back as an older version of myself, make me want to explode. We were accused of a recent jumping that had occurred and told to put our hands against the wall for a full body search. I didn’t know what to say nor do. It happened. In public. In front of everyone. I had no idea what the description of these people were, if they looked like me, if it even happened. Never felt so humiliated especially as others walking into the Wawa glared at us. Shaking their heads, labeling us before even gathering context.
This film is beautiful. Truly. I’m grateful for films like these because I believe they truly bring alot of awareness even outside of the subject manner because it’s more of a character study.
I just wanted to give you guys a heads up because this is the most vocal I’ve been on a video, and definitely the most vulnerable and I asked for you guys to find a way to respect that.
Love y’all, can’t wait to show you guys! <3
Comments
Not much I can offer to this conversation I fear. But thank you very much for sharing. Sharing is important. I guess if I had to say something I should be glad I was never… persecuted(I guess) for being autistic. Though there was this one time where a guy interviewing me for a job asked if I could read(really pissed off my mom). But that’s about all I can share, and of course it’s nothing compared to what you just shared James. I must say though, you are truly a good person from I’ve seen from you.
Matthew Richson
2021-07-01 00:03:44 +0000 UTCAppreciate your point of view!
Mark Messer
2021-06-30 21:43:17 +0000 UTCMuch love George, you are a damn genuine dude.
James Adams
2021-06-30 21:38:30 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your experience. What happened to you was wrong. Such injustice thrives on silence and lies. Speaking out is fighting it. We're with you.
George Inotowok
2021-06-30 21:24:08 +0000 UTCMy brother, it’s a pleasure! You are the man. Hope classes went well for you dude!
James Adams
2021-06-30 21:23:53 +0000 UTCI find that even if it’s the slightest, when two people can understand and relate..a lot of love can really grow from that. Sorry for what you’ve gone through, and let’s both go forward spreading positivity.
James Adams
2021-06-30 21:23:23 +0000 UTCThank you so much Rev. 🙏🏽
James Adams
2021-06-30 21:22:15 +0000 UTCYou are incredible James. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being you. I value your insights into film and you’ve helped me explore different films through various lenses. Hell you even responded to a message and helped me out during my film class when I had questions. You’re a straight bad ass brother and I wish you all the best in your future, you deserve it.
Jansson
2021-06-30 20:31:52 +0000 UTCWe love your honesty James. I’ve had to deal with my fair share of profiling due to my Middle Eastern decent, and it’s probably no where near the experiences you’ve faced. Just know you have a community that’s compassionate and empathizes with you.
nick moose
2021-06-30 20:29:54 +0000 UTCThere's a lot to unpack or say, but I feel like all that matters is that you know you're appreciated. Not just for creating a community that discusses films in such an open way, but for being open yourself as well.
Rev Jragon
2021-06-30 20:03:16 +0000 UTC100%. I’m happy that we have films that are made for the soul purpose of just educating us in their storytelling.
James Adams
2021-06-30 19:55:41 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing James. Film can sometimes affect us in visceral and emotional ways. And that’s a good thing. There are too many mundane and homogenous movies that make us feel nothing after watching made nowadays.
2021-06-30 19:52:57 +0000 UTC100% thank you guys for sharing these films with me!
James Adams
2021-06-30 19:51:54 +0000 UTCYou are awesome and thank you for being you! I appreciate this insight you’re able to provide to us, too. 🙏
Brittyn Lindsey
2021-06-30 19:49:43 +0000 UTCAppreciate hearing that Wyatt, thank you!
James Adams
2021-06-30 19:48:18 +0000 UTCNo matter what, we will always support you, you truly have a community of understanding and special people. Thank you for sharing about this, as hard as it may have been
harpyangel47
2021-06-30 19:46:01 +0000 UTCHappy to have a platform full of incredible people to share it too. It really helps knowing when you’ve been heard. 🙏🏽
James Adams
2021-06-30 19:42:30 +0000 UTC👏❤️
Carina F
2021-06-30 19:41:28 +0000 UTCSad to hear you see go through something like that, but I am glad you are sharing with us <3
Chickenelegs
2021-06-30 19:39:07 +0000 UTC❤️
2021-06-30 19:35:02 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️
Sean Medellin
2021-06-30 19:32:36 +0000 UTC
