While I was reading this article, I looked up video footage of the assassination of JFK. I've always been interested in learning more about the topic but don't remember seeing footage of the shooting itself. When I saw the split-second blow to the head and splatter, I was so shocked even though I knew what was going to happen. For some reason, I wanted to see the video again but never was able to. Probably because it was pretty grotesque. I am looking forward to seeing the Eternal Frame on Thursday and hoping that the re-enactment is not going eliminate the powerful imagery of the assassination. The article mentions a quote of "circus and tragedy". The circus of the media and conspiracy theories combined with the tragedy from the nation mixed together and formed a lasting impression throughout history.
If I was watching a movie, I would remember the saddest parts the most because it is the most effective and heart wrenching. Tragic moments are taught throughout history in order to make students remember the past and not repeat history. Some historical moments are tragic and emotional responses are inevitable. My emotional response to the killing to jfk is inevitable. I wonder if watching the scene over and over again would lose it's effect and become mind numbing like other repetitious films.
I can't respond more about the work until I see the Eternal Frame. Then, I think I would be able to talk about emotion responses and how the artists' manipulated the media's involvement.
While I was reading this article, I looked up video footage of the assassination of JFK. I've always been interested in learning more about the topic but don't remember seeing footage of the shooting itself. When I saw the split-second blow to the head and splatter, I was so shocked even though I knew what was going to happen. For some reason, I wanted to see the video again but never was able to. Probably because it was pretty grotesque. I am looking forward to seeing the Eternal Frame on Thursday and hoping that the re-enactment is not going eliminate the powerful imagery of the assassination. The article mentions a quote of "circus and tragedy". The circus of the media and conspiracy theories combined with the tragedy from the nation mixed together and formed a lasting impression throughout history.
ReplyDeleteIf I was watching a movie, I would remember the saddest parts the most because it is the most effective and heart wrenching. Tragic moments are taught throughout history in order to make students remember the past and not repeat history. Some historical moments are tragic and emotional responses are inevitable. My emotional response to the killing to jfk is inevitable. I wonder if watching the scene over and over again would lose it's effect and become mind numbing like other repetitious films.
I can't respond more about the work until I see the Eternal Frame. Then, I think I would be able to talk about emotion responses and how the artists' manipulated the media's involvement.