Parallel B-Boys, but not like this!

As I've been working on this "Paper Edit" for the film (more on Paper edits, see last posting) I've been trying to draw on Parallels with the multiple storylines. One of the main themes I've been able to compare and contrast everyone with are ideas of "success" as a B-Boy. I think one of the great things this film focuses on is the growing success of the Hmong B-Boy scene.

Another way is I think I've been able to show Parallels between the generations of Hmong B-Boys. But I've will then be showing where they diverge and progress, each generation...

***This section revised 8/15 @ 12:08 AM***
Which, to take a quick excursion reminds me of my history of Marxism class I took at UCLA with professor Brenner (I think that was his name). something about the argument about how Feudalism's dissolution came about, how much of a role capitalism had in creating "democracy". Those who taught capitalism say that Feudalism was locked in a cycle of and the cyclical appearance the was interupted by Capitalism, of which would make it this ahistorical occurance that was disrupted by a foreign entity from the east... but there was actually a real historical progression, due not because of capitalism and trade from Merchants, but I think because of the destabilization of the feudal lords by the Peasant uprisings? something like that...

but this has a point!

There is a seemingly cyclical pattern of many Hmong youth who are often locked in impoverished conditions, and those who are seem trapped in this existence. Those who break the mold might be seen as having outstanding individual character and testicular fortitude (exceptional strenght and ability). But the progression and success of many of these B-Boys I see not as the result of individual meritocracy alone, but the result of a community's support and collective lessons, each one benefitting the next generation. Family members and community members use the lessons of their lives to provide mentorship and direction to those they care about.

thank you, thank you. you can award me my Ethnic Studies PhD in the mail. If only I had applied!!!

and one last thing... I found this writing tool online, it's helped me organize infinitely: Scrivener for those in need.


B-Boys Unite!!!

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