I watched the movie tonight July 20, 2013 . I have always been interested in South Africa and the plight of the peoples during apartheid and post apartheid. I followed the Stephen Biko story and of course like most was interested in Nelson Mandela story. I looked at the life and turmoil of trying to adjust to the changes and the upheaval that followed post apartheid of South Africa. I read about it saw movies whatever was available to educate myself to understand the complexities through the eyes of the journalist the white Afrikaners and the black people who were members of the different tribes and the people who lived in the city. I had never thought to explore the experience of the photographer . Although their photos were vital in my education and in helping to form my understanding of a continent under siege so far away. I yearned for a way to help and often thought if only I was there I could help make a difference. In watching Bang Bang Club I realized that to help is to expose to make the world aware . Aware that not every child has 2 parents or even 1 parent to look after us and to feed us and to protect us and make sure we are dressed and have a roof over our heads. The photos if we can look at them long enough to think and form an opinion or deep thought help us to realize that the true vultures are not the bully on the playground who wants to steal your lunch money the vulture is the bird waiting for an orphaned child to die in the midst of a civil war so it can have its next meal. The life cycle in South Africa continues. Thanks to brave photographers like Kevin Carter who shot the photo of the vulture and child , we can count our blessings daily. Rest peacefully Kevin and Ken and to Joao and Greg the two surviving members of the infamous Bang Bang Club thank you.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 06:39:14 +0000
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