'Bama Girl
Rachel Goslins
2007
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Documentary Feature, Featured
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Run time:
72 min.
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U S A
Bama Girl follows a young black woman's quest to become the 2005
Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama, running against not
only 15 other co-eds, but a strictly segregated Greek system, internal
black politics, and, most ominously, a secret all-white association
called 'The Machine' that has been controlling campus politics at the
University for most of the past century. This is a film about black
and white, about the Old South and the New South, and about an
unexpected microcosm of electoral politics that mirrors much of what
is happening across our country today.
"Entertaining and provocative!" -- Salon.com. |
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Landmark Midtown #3 |
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One cold consider this a documentary version of MEAN GIRLS. What it unearths is the political landscape within the Greek system and the University as a whole. Though the concentration would seem to be about racial politics, it actually goes broader and deeper than that. The system appears to be controlled by an elitist clique, referred to as "The Machine", which discriminates against anyone outside of this secret group. It is implied that this is the seed from which an unbreakable ruling class is born and bred. Though I appreciated the point the film was making, by the end, it was only feeding my cynicism. I had hoped for some resolution for change in the future. http://jaycbird.blogspot.com |
From the blog
First Atlanta Screening - PLUS: NEW SHOW ADDED
What a great night. Our first screening here in ATL debuted to another sold out crowd, great audience response and a Q&A that went on until they kicked us out of the theater. Lots of Alabama alums in the audience, AKA and Delta Sigma sorors, and the dedicated cadre of film buffs here at the festival. Everyone responded to the film very strongly, and, as has been the case at other screenings, everybody took away something different from it.
Jess, the main subject of the film, and Creshema, her best friend and campaign manager, were here with their families, and had a lot of interesting things to say in the discussion following the film. It's so nice to see them and catch up -- we shared such an intense experience making this film together that it's a real pleasure to be able to just sit back and enjoy the results.
My favorite thing about these screenings (aside from being told what a great film maker I am from people who have to say that because I'm standing in front of them...) is seeing the passionate discussion it provokes in people from different racial, geographic and political backgrounds. It's why I made the film, and I love to see it play out in the Q&As and the conversations that spill over into the lobby.
My favorite thing about these screenings (aside from being told what a great film maker I am from people who have to say that because I'm standing in front of them...) is seeing the passionate discussion it provokes in people from different racial, geographic and political backgrounds. It's why I made the film, and I love to see it play out in the Q&As and the conversations that spill over into the lobby.
The film was such a hit that they added another screening --FRIDAY AT 5PM. So if you're reading this blog and you didn't get a chance to see it tonight - catch it on Friday.
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