Selma To Stonewall Are We There Yet Analysis

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A rock crashing through a window can make all the difference. A rock crashing through a window can be the flash of light that illuminates the dark and gives hope to the people of a troubled time. The light flooding in from the hole it makes is the northern star to a movement which gave birth to a revolution. It is often said that history repeats itself, and when individuals face oppression for something they cannot change, it is simply our legacy as humans to demand a change or make one ourselves. In the late eighteenth century France, the people revolted against Louis XIV and his absolutist regime, which led to governmental reforms and eventually a better quality of life for the French populous. These Gay Rights and Civil Rights movements are prime examples of history repeating itself. From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet? was released in 2016 by Truth in Progress Productions. The documentary follows white lesbian, Marilyn Bennett and straight black preacher Gil Caldwell , as they discuss intersectional LGBT and civil rights throughout history and modern times. Caldwell was very involved with the Civil Rights Movement of the 60’s and later got involved in Gay Rights. Bennett is a well known author and LGBT activist. The documentary’s purpose can be taken from the title “Are We There Yet?”. With, “There” possibly referring to a time period where people can exist without fear of hate, or perhaps an accepting society free from the prejudice which stems from America’s stained history. The film attempts to answer the question …show more content…

Caldwell was a graduate from Boston University (Thurston) and marched alongside Martin Luther King for years (Thurston). Bennett was Executive Director of Reconciling Ministries Network and has been a long time activist for gay rights and works in conjunction with the United Methodist church

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