One thing that I always remember in Rudy, something that doesn't necessarily pertain to the climate of the time during the movie, is that the protest where the team lays their jerseys on the coach's desk never actually happened. I understand the the affect this has in the movie; it shows a group of individuals standing up for the equality and rights of all. The fact that it never happened, but is, in my opinion, one of the strongest moments in the movie. What irritates me so much about this scene is that it idealizes moments like these. It gives the imagery that when someone stands up for another's rights, it turns into a moment with background music that fades away and everything is better. That's not real life. Standing up for someone else's rights is one of most noble things an individual can do for another, but there's not background music, life doesn't fade into credits, life goes on, and the following day, the same thing is going to have to happen. I appreciate and value when individuals stand up for others, but it isn't recognized like it is in the movies, leading to a false sense of reality. This false sense of reality will affect the good deeds that are done. If someone doesn't have that "moment" will they feel devalued, will the feel their actions didn't matter? Will they continue to stand up for themselves and others? If instead of fading to the credits and showing the solution being solved, shouldn't movies and the stories we hear emphasize the reality we face, that the good today must be repeated tomorrow.
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