Reaction to film

Last night, our first night of the technology class, we watched the movie entitled Born into Brothels. The movie was very touching and definitely pulled on some heart strings. I immediately got attached to the children of the film. I loved watching their interactions with each other and their teacher. They reminded me of my students in the way they spoke about each other and to each other. It made me realize that children are just children no matter what part of the world you are in. They played with the resources that were available to them like flying the kites on the roof tops or just stood around to converse with each other and eventually just end up making up a game or singing and dancing. Children are just children.

Another touching part of the movie that struck me deeply was how intelligent these children were. Even with barely any education and a life in ghastly conditions, these children of the brothels were so strong willed and their the intelligence, especially when looking at a photo critically, astounded me. Even me, at 25, with an abundance of privileged experiences and higher education, I do not think that my thoughts could be that advanced.

It was a great introduction into the world of photography. It helped me to understand that even the most simple of pictures could be amazing in themselves. I also learned the importance of showing real life in photographs. Taking a quote from the boy that traveled to Amsterdam because of his accomplishments, he stated that even though a photo may be heartbreaking to look at, it is still just life and life in itself if true.