So here we go two new ideas completely different documentaries. First I would like to do one on the history of Wilmington and the cape fear region and the struggle with race. I know people have offered ideas about the race riots and what not but I think it goes well past that. You have the ideology of slavery being supported in the south along with a very interesting history of mix racial conflicts. Even present day it is far from being equal, just take a drive downtown and you can see that. I'd like to follow a family of "old" white money that's been around here for awhile like Kerr or any of the other numerous families that have had control on this area for awhile. Also maybe a newer low income family to show how hard it is to move not up just the economic ladder but the racial ladder as well. And maybe even a family of illegal immigrants. The documentary if anything at all would at least be thought provocing about our current situation in not only the southeast but america as well. The second idea I had was to find out the other two owners of my car (87 4-Runner) and find out where they've been with it and a little history of the car, almost a biography of the car. Then maybe do a road trip to all the towns (significant) ones it's been to. There isn't a whole lot of plot but as we know there doesn't have to be. I just think that's a really cool idea. Retracing the steps of my cars history since I know it came from Colorado and has only had two owners one of which brought it here from Colorado before he sold it to me. Anyway that's all for now.
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The car idea is so simply, but I think it could be fun. Definately have to find a reason why this is significant to you, but like Blue Vinyl...always interesting to start with something personal and work out from there.
I think the history idea of wilmington and surrounding area is a great one. I love history and it would be interesting to know why we still have race issues here today and if anything is being done about it or if it is just being swept under the rug.
Both of the ideas are great! I especially love the car idea... especially if you could find people who had significant experiences with the owners in that car. Like lets say there was a story with the owner's first girlfriend or something. That would be cool. Thanks for the post on my blog about the story on the news tonight.
I think all your ideas sound interesting. I really like the idea of exposing the racial stratafication in Wilmington. About the environmental idea with river road,-my mom lives in Beau Rivage (I can't spell) and she was under the impression that that the building was done, and now they are building a new development there, so it would be interesting to get interviews from people who live there, by River road, cause they aren't happy either.
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