When I think about Philly, I would most likely picture the ghetto part of Philly. My sister lives in Philadelphia, and although spending time with her there is always a wonderful experience, I somehow would still be reminded of the 'dark' side of the city. When we came to America almost three years ago, we got our first taste of Philly while taking the subway. Right before the train was about to depart, a man ran towards the door, and shortly after a few policemen ran after him. Soon, the cops wrestled the man to the ground, shouting at him and pinning him down, before finally leading him away in handcuffs. My sister and I just stared at each other "..so this is Philadelphia."
This article aims to show readers another side to the city of brotherly love. The writer talks about Mark Webber, a Philadelphia actor, who wrote "Explicit Ills" - a story about the lives of a group of Philadelphians as they struggle with poverty, addiction, love, and hope. Webber claims that "Philadelphia is just such a beautiful city on so many levels." I haven't seen the movie, but I am curious to see how Philly is painted through Webber's eyes. It's also interesting just to note how media can change our view on things. For instance, after watching this movie, I might perceive Philly in a new light.
Here's the link to the article:
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20090315_On_Movies__A_loving_look_at_Philadelphia_s_underside.html
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The media definitely has an effect on how we look at everything, especially cities. I mean, I have never been to Detroit but after watching 8 mile, I just get one picture of a city and it makes up my opinion. Personally, I have lived outside of Philadelphia my whole life. My mother and both my sisters work in the city, and I go to Philadelphia all of the time. Like every city, there is the good and the bad. I have never seen any crime while in Philly, but I also only go to "the nice parts" of Philly. My mother; who grew up living in Philly, told me once of person she saw getting shot over a parking space.
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