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Don't Hate Who I Am

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The thoughts, ideas, and experiences of four victims of discrimination meld together to become one unifying song about the wonderful possibilities of acceptance.
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4 responses // Don't Hate Who I Am

  • Let's all just be misanthropes, grumps, and curmudgeons all around. Don't disclude everyone from your sighs of boredom!
    wiggleroomlarvae
  • http://current.com/items/76439982_song_of_acceptance
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    toph
  • This pod has a refreshing approach to prejudices in general, going beyond issues of race but including among its interviews one with a gay man who experienced a vandalism intended for him based on his sexual orientation. I also appreciated the approach to racism, interviewing people who experienced racism by their own ethnic communities. The style of this pod really struck me in particular: the unique camera angles and subtle effects make it an interesting piece to look at as well as listen too. All of the interviews take place in a warehouse-like atmosphere, and with a smooth, jazzy bass line in the background throughout the piece has the distinct feel of a poetry reading, adding a certain poignancy to each interview. By not using a mic for the interviews, the voices have a natural reverb that also adds to the poetic atmosphere. Overall the piece does a great job at tackling a very relevant subject in a unique stylistic way, with the personal narratives reminding us again how real the issue is.
    cbritain
  • The idea behind this pod is relatively simple, but it is nonetheless one that needs to be brought up time and time again. I thought you did a good job with editing on this piece, as to cut between like five different camera angles and to separate the speakers with a black and white still. How many cameras did you have, and how did you get that shot up in the rafters? That is a nice touch.
    jdchristianson

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