Moving swiftly on from this morning debacle.Can you imagine a segregated prom in this day and age? Well it happens.
Of course in America, and not shockingly in Mississippi in a town called Charlton.
Hometown celebrity Morgan freeman has offered to pay for the party is it is de-segregated, but the town elders refused.
The Documentary ‘Prom Night in Mississippi’ explores the first ever mixed prom.
Dennis Harvey of Variety summarised it this way:
“It may amaze many viewers that in this day and age -- particularly in this political moment -- an American high school would retain separate proms for black and white students. But such is the reality of "Prom Night in Mississippi," which scrutinizes a pint-sized town's travails when the school board finally consents to "try out" a first-ever colorblind fete. An upbeat portrait of youth anxious to shed their elders' prejudices, this inspirational Canadian-produced documentary is a perfectly timed crowdpleaser sure to score in broadcast and educational venues, with modest theatrical exposure possible.”
The reason this made me think, especially in terms of awards, is due to the timing. America’s first black president is in office. This is sure to be a popular documentary, and Oscar is nothing if not influenced by the times. Could we be looking at a Best Documentary nominee for 2010?
Oscar Prospects:
Best Documentary
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