Cabin in the Sky is a classic African American film. It came out back when we were still Negro’s and is a film about a man, Little Joe, who is killed while gambling. He is a borderline soul and is given a short amount of time to come back to Earth so that he can earn his way into either heaven or hell. An Angel and a devil both try and nudge his soul in their respective directon It’s a musical, that stars the likes of Lena Horne, and many other classic actors.
I watched this film quite often as a child, and never ceased to enjoy it. It shows the dedication and artistry of African American film makers during a time when their abilities were not respected. Besides being a great African American film, it is also a great American film.
I would recommend this as a buy for several reasons. It is well written, well filmed, and truly entertaining. It is a historical film that will allow you to see a glimpse of how the pre civil rights African Americans lived in their own communities and you’ll enjoy it.
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Do you ever ask yourself what you'd be if you weren't black? Is this the major defining aspect of your existence? Black as an appearance or black as a culture? African? You have no control over what you are at the genetic level, yet you spend an impressive amount of time discussing it. I have to wonder what my life would be like if such a disproportionate amount of my time were spent contemplating the state/condition/history of being "white".
That's a good and fair question. My race is only one aspect of my existence of which I am actually indifferent. It's not my race in which I am fascinated, but my culture. In the United States, race and culture have often been entwined when it comes to African Americans. What I find interesting about Cabin in the Sky are the music, way of speaking, and attitudes that were portrayed. These are all aspects of African American culture that I enjoy. If you read some more of my posts I think you'll find that I am more focused in culture than I am in race, which is just an accident of birth. As for focusing on being "white", that would be as appropriate as me focusing on merely being "Black". However, if you were to focus on your Irish, polish, or even regional heritage, whatever you may be, it would be just as valid as me focusing on my African American heritage.
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