The lives of all Americans were impacted when they heard about the assassination of the 35th President, John F. Kennedy. This event occurred right in the middle of the American Civil Rights movement, and surely made people of all backgrounds feel less secure in the country which they resided in. The assassination also caused a lot of anger during its time period due to the mutual understanding and love for this particular presidential figure. Events such as this clearly would be influential in the upcoming Blaxploitation genre, which focused on the young, urban black man's struggle to live. The anger and desire for some sort of revenge that these films often showcase could be traced back to events such as this.
Monday, November 10, 2008
1963 - JFK Assassination
The lives of all Americans were impacted when they heard about the assassination of the 35th President, John F. Kennedy. This event occurred right in the middle of the American Civil Rights movement, and surely made people of all backgrounds feel less secure in the country which they resided in. The assassination also caused a lot of anger during its time period due to the mutual understanding and love for this particular presidential figure. Events such as this clearly would be influential in the upcoming Blaxploitation genre, which focused on the young, urban black man's struggle to live. The anger and desire for some sort of revenge that these films often showcase could be traced back to events such as this.
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