I was reminded of not only my younger years but of those now. Most seniors on fixed incomes live in trailer parks here in the south. The threat of large corporate buyers' looms. Rent goes up every year and the threat of eviction if you dare appose their rules emanate.
The struggle is real, and I do not have many of the imposed disadvantages that is placed upon others because they are considered as "others". I can only imagine, it was hard enough as a single mother in my day.
They (governing body- religious sects-social cliques) keep a moving goal post to keep you disadvantaged and demoralized. And heaven forbid that you do succeed than your 'WIN" is considered ill-gotten or here`s one as a woman I`ve heard "gotten on her back or her knees". Demoralizing again the hard work and effort and yes fortunate opportunity one pounced on, often times sacrificing not only pay but time with loved ones for the said opportunity.
I hate the fact that even now, from well-known commentators "trailer park inhabitants" are stereotyped to be Maga's or all republicans. I am neither and hate the reference each time its spoken by someone who claims to be on the fighting side of equality. It further divides and marginalizes. Trailer parks are the only affordable option or sell and go back to the freezing northern winters, and even there a trailer may be the only affordable option.
You’ve reminded me of a common thread in the period movies and books about the US Army in WW2, there’s always a character who is or wants to be a writer (often talking about writing to expose the real war or the truths of life in the Army), even in Band of Brothers an Samuel Fuller’s The Big Red One.
Yes, it would make a good movie. I would say it could even come across as triumphant. There's a form of empowerment that comes from breaking a spell and realizing things need to be better.
I was reminded of not only my younger years but of those now. Most seniors on fixed incomes live in trailer parks here in the south. The threat of large corporate buyers' looms. Rent goes up every year and the threat of eviction if you dare appose their rules emanate.
The struggle is real, and I do not have many of the imposed disadvantages that is placed upon others because they are considered as "others". I can only imagine, it was hard enough as a single mother in my day.
They (governing body- religious sects-social cliques) keep a moving goal post to keep you disadvantaged and demoralized. And heaven forbid that you do succeed than your 'WIN" is considered ill-gotten or here`s one as a woman I`ve heard "gotten on her back or her knees". Demoralizing again the hard work and effort and yes fortunate opportunity one pounced on, often times sacrificing not only pay but time with loved ones for the said opportunity.
I hate the fact that even now, from well-known commentators "trailer park inhabitants" are stereotyped to be Maga's or all republicans. I am neither and hate the reference each time its spoken by someone who claims to be on the fighting side of equality. It further divides and marginalizes. Trailer parks are the only affordable option or sell and go back to the freezing northern winters, and even there a trailer may be the only affordable option.
You’ve reminded me of a common thread in the period movies and books about the US Army in WW2, there’s always a character who is or wants to be a writer (often talking about writing to expose the real war or the truths of life in the Army), even in Band of Brothers an Samuel Fuller’s The Big Red One.
Just downloaded a copy. Thanks for your review, Walter.
Excellent, be sure to write a review!
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I could see this being a sad, but powerful movie or documentary.
Yes, it would make a good movie. I would say it could even come across as triumphant. There's a form of empowerment that comes from breaking a spell and realizing things need to be better.
Is the writer in a position to get it in front of any producers?
I think getting your work in front of producers is a pipe dream, but what do I know?
When I reread this, this part really got me:
I suspect those stories are deliberately underrepresented. Perhaps knowing the truth would provide the necessary motivation to fix the world.
Yeah, I think that's why we see the control of the media that's taking place right now.