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"Gifted Hands" Formal Critique
Ariana Peralta
10/16/15
Period: 2
Gifted Hands was filmed on February 7, 2009, by Thomas Carter. Based on a true story that was written by Benjamin Carson himself, "Gifted Hands" was the new inspiration for young adults or perhaps children to pursue their desired career, but also keep in mind that there will be obstacles that'll be challenging while on the journey of their dreams. Benjamin knew how difficult it would be and how far he would have to travel let alone, he was African American so racial discrimination was heavily enforced by those democrats who were not at a hierarchy. With little money, his mother tried to help him excel, along with his older Curtis, yet …show more content…
The usage of flashbacks gives us a real-life perceptive of how teenagers act; rebellious, stubborn and especially invisible. Carson developed the understanding that being cool doesn't help him do what he wants because he was either being toyed with, by the guys he temporarily looked up too, and he became often dumbfounded about his actions. In the early years of a teenager, they are convinced that life is hard, and they cannot be compared to other kids the same age who may be more fortunate. But later on just as Kam Williams stated that "The humble doctor has never let his success go to his head. Instead, this devoted family man and devout Christian is quick to credit the Lord for his bounty of blessings”( Williams, K. (2009, September 3). The Sly Fox Film Reviews: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story DVD. Retrieved October 8, 2015.).Carson struggled during his adolescent years of school and years before but, was constantly harassed by his dominant races(whites)-, for having the lowest grade in the class, the most number of incorrect answers and especially his poor literary analysis. Thankfully his mother refused to have his skin color be an excuse and motivated him to be, what he wants to be, and said he was a very intelligent young man, but hasn't found that part in him yet which is what God will help him find only if Carson is
"Gifted Hands" Formal Critique
Ariana Peralta
10/16/15
Period: 2
Gifted Hands was filmed on February 7, 2009, by Thomas Carter. Based on a true story that was written by Benjamin Carson himself, "Gifted Hands" was the new inspiration for young adults or perhaps children to pursue their desired career, but also keep in mind that there will be obstacles that'll be challenging while on the journey of their dreams. Benjamin knew how difficult it would be and how far he would have to travel let alone, he was African American so racial discrimination was heavily enforced by those democrats who were not at a hierarchy. With little money, his mother tried to help him excel, along with his older Curtis, yet …show more content…
The usage of flashbacks gives us a real-life perceptive of how teenagers act; rebellious, stubborn and especially invisible. Carson developed the understanding that being cool doesn't help him do what he wants because he was either being toyed with, by the guys he temporarily looked up too, and he became often dumbfounded about his actions. In the early years of a teenager, they are convinced that life is hard, and they cannot be compared to other kids the same age who may be more fortunate. But later on just as Kam Williams stated that "The humble doctor has never let his success go to his head. Instead, this devoted family man and devout Christian is quick to credit the Lord for his bounty of blessings”( Williams, K. (2009, September 3). The Sly Fox Film Reviews: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story DVD. Retrieved October 8, 2015.).Carson struggled during his adolescent years of school and years before but, was constantly harassed by his dominant races(whites)-, for having the lowest grade in the class, the most number of incorrect answers and especially his poor literary analysis. Thankfully his mother refused to have his skin color be an excuse and motivated him to be, what he wants to be, and said he was a very intelligent young man, but hasn't found that part in him yet which is what God will help him find only if Carson is