Posted by: Mr. Hyde June 10, 2008
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Some of the point you make are excellent,
I am not an expert but historical records can be drawn from manuscripts, artifacts etc. Sometimes, the events in question are so old and the evidences are so scanty we have rely upon just the available artifacts and circumstantial evidences. For example, who among has witnessed Hitler and his atrocities? We just have to rely on records and supporting artifacts just like nobody disputes PNS uniting Nepal in the 18th century.
But fortunately, in this case, 1945 was not a long time ago and the black soldier Captain Thomas H. McPhatter being included in the article (link above) was still alive as of 2006 and forms the basis of the article. I am sure there are other surviving non-black soldiers in the hundreds / thousands who served as a "band of brothers" together who can corroborate to McPhatters claim.
Read more on Captain Thomas H. McPhatter (picture included)
Regarding cast members, I think one should attempt to provide a balance in every aspect especially when making a historical movie so as not to alienate any category of people for which there are supporting facts . (It's good for business too). The article defends the director again and points finger to the book the movie was based on.
Rewire, I never used to read your postings. I should have done just that today as well. Now you are resorting to speculations without substance. The article clearly was published in 2006 as a commentary to the movie release and Spike Lee row started recently. How can be go back in time and fabricate that story? The problem communicating with you is so darn difficult because you would not even acknowledge simple facts to move onto the next level just like never getting to prove a theorem since the underlying facts axioms are so shaky.
Tisa, will do if I get a chance. Not a war movie fanatic but Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan was a visually stunning movie. Wasn't it?
Some of the point you make are excellent,
I am not an expert but historical records can be drawn from manuscripts, artifacts etc. Sometimes, the events in question are so old and the evidences are so scanty we have rely upon just the available artifacts and circumstantial evidences. For example, who among has witnessed Hitler and his atrocities? We just have to rely on records and supporting artifacts just like nobody disputes PNS uniting Nepal in the 18th century.
But fortunately, in this case, 1945 was not a long time ago and the black soldier Captain Thomas H. McPhatter being included in the article (link above) was still alive as of 2006 and forms the basis of the article. I am sure there are other surviving non-black soldiers in the hundreds / thousands who served as a "band of brothers" together who can corroborate to McPhatters claim.
Read more on Captain Thomas H. McPhatter (picture included)
Regarding cast members, I think one should attempt to provide a balance in every aspect especially when making a historical movie so as not to alienate any category of people for which there are supporting facts . (It's good for business too). The article defends the director again and points finger to the book the movie was based on.
Rewire, I never used to read your postings. I should have done just that today as well. Now you are resorting to speculations without substance. The article clearly was published in 2006 as a commentary to the movie release and Spike Lee row started recently. How can be go back in time and fabricate that story? The problem communicating with you is so darn difficult because you would not even acknowledge simple facts to move onto the next level just like never getting to prove a theorem since the underlying facts axioms are so shaky.
Tisa, will do if I get a chance. Not a war movie fanatic but Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan was a visually stunning movie. Wasn't it?
Last edited: 10-Jun-08 01:58 PM