The movie "Freaks" shown in class really was a eye opener to how freak shows were run. During the beginning of class when we were talking about who was cast in the movie, I was very shocked that the director hired actual people in freak shows rather than actors. This made the movie more realistic than planned. When viewing the movie, it was very hard to understand and follow. The sub plots involved in the regular plot were hard to sort out into my head. The love and marriage between Hans and Cleopatra reminded of the story Jeff told us about the couple that "fell in love" so he could sell his wife's body to science. This movie reminded me of the readings on Venus Hottentot as well. I find it very interesting how people with disabilities had no choices and everything was decided for them. In today's world, this would have been extremely frowned upon. I am interested in this Thursday's discussion on these topics because they are highly controversial.
Leslie Walter
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