Listen "Trade Movies #019 - Auntie Mame (1958) and Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)"
Episode Synopsis
MONICA LAWRENCE is my guest this week, a documentary filmmaker, writer, director, Zuni tribe member, former professional belly dancer, and who led 114 VESPA SCOOTERS in a rally! Very happy to have Monica on! You can find her here:https://www.tiktok.com/@devonself1Chapters00:00:00 Breaking Barriers: Leading the Vespa Rally00:07:15 Exploring Identity: The Unifying Power of the Ribbon Skirt00:13:20 The Importance of Cultural Exchange00:19:23 Embracing Diversity: The Melting Pot of America00:29:07 Diversity in Media Representation00:35:42 Historical Context of Native American Heritage00:40:09 The Impact of Representation in Film00:45:45 The Role of Native American Voices in Cinema00:53:47 Exploring Stereotypes in Classic Cinema01:01:12 Contrasting Themes in Film: Auntie Mame vs. Morning Becomes Electra01:08:51 The Tragic Nature of O'Neill's Works01:17:28 Seasonal Viewing Preferences in Film01:24:03 Cross-Generational Movie Watching01:31:57 Evolution of Hispanic Representation in Film
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