Manns Medium

This is becoming an age old question similar to what comes first the chicken or the egg.  One would assume that it could be several factors that would make a white person pretend to be black but then one must also ask themselves why the same is true for so many others as well.  Like, why black women are so concerned with having hair like white women that they spend millions of dollars on extensions or hair care products that straighten their hair instead of embracing its curly origin.  Why many poor or middle class families attempt to keep up with the rich in having the same materialistic products, advantages and privileges.  Why we are not content with whom we are but always seeking to be who we see.  Neighbor purchase a brand new car and many in that neighborhood now feels compelled to go out and buy.  Is it a feeling that we deserve the same as others or is it more about feeling like we belong, either way, the reasoning for wishing to change who you...

I can understand the concern expressed by those who say that the movie by Ridley Scott has mostly white actors but to be completely honest, I think that they either do not wish to understand director Scott’s motivation nor are they concerned by a far more important element of the movie. In an article titled “ Director Ridley Scott Responds To Outcry Over His Mostly White Cast In "Exodus: Gods And Kings "  written by Amanda Andrade for the New York Daily News, she reports that “After Ridley Scott’s newest film, "Exodus: Gods and Kings,” was unveiled to the public, many people were upset that Egyptian characters were played by white actors. Scott has finally spoken out about the controversy and said those angered by his casting choices need to “get a life.”  “The biblical film, which cost about $140 million to produce, features big name actors like Christian Bale, who plays Moses.” Point one is simply Moses has been played by white actors since Hollywood began ste...