Comments for Independent Lens

Comment on William S. Burroughs – Godfather of Punk by Janet Chang

Janet Chang — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 08:07:00 +0000

This is one of the best films ever on gender because it comes from such a deep cultural understanding. Bruce Jenner would have been a lot happier growing up in Hawaii!

Comment on Future Independent Lens Films Debut to Accolades at Sundance by Life Lessons

Life Lessons — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:17:00 +0000

Congratulations Lacey on sharing your story with the
world. I had the pleasure to view your work on Netflix. Shout out to the “Flix!”
Your work truly gave a lesson in so much more than what you intended. Race,
Relationships, Humor, Betrayal, Denial, Communication, Love, Lust, Selfishness,
Conditions, Unconditional, and I can find several more adjectives. Ultimately the
film captured what it did intended and lots more. I applauded you.

Now how can so many folks be in such denial? That to
me was humorous. Your high school mixed boyfriend said it perfectly on white
people ignoring stuff. Out of the mouths of babes your five year old school
mate could see the difference by wanting to see your gums. FYI I do not have a
clue on the connection of gums and blackness in what that five year old was after,
maybe someone will clue me in.

Everyone were all heroes of this project beginning
with you Lacey. I admire your dad tremendously, knowing that his wife’s betrayal
was double brutal for it was with a black man. This he may never admit however
your mom mentioned if your father was white the question may have never come
up. I admired your mom for knowing, if her life had never connected with Rodney
she will never have had you, therefore if she had to do it over again she will.
That is a bold statement of courage and honesty. No one is perfect and we on
the outside can have opinions. Your white family and friends I give lots of
credit as well, for doing the project and off in spite of their suspicions you
appeared to have mostly an inclusive up bring in the white world you grew up
into.

Comment on EmmyAward by Mymyheyhey

Mymyheyhey — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:50:00 +0000

“There are issues”? Science has and continues to explore “issues” with evolution. Problem for you is we haven’t found any evidence that doesn’t support it.

Comment on 554314_10151161503695256_689233491_n by Mehernosh Chemi

Mehernosh Chemi — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 02:51:00 +0000

My salute to you guys!! The next time Im in India, Id love to visit the Orphanage and it would be an honor to meet Rocky

Comment on micmacs by tracey marie

tracey marie — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:58:00 +0000

In reply to ryan. and it failed, the Union was preserved and slavery was abolished. We are still fighting the racist mindset of white superiority, but that is also dying out.

Comment on Vote for Your Favorite Independent Lens Viewer Artist! by crymeariver

crymeariver — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 06:05:00 +0000

In reply to Milo DeVere. someone should start a go fund me account for tony. OMG he deserves it!

Comment on Vote for Your Favorite Independent Lens Viewer Artist! by crymeariver

crymeariver — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 06:04:00 +0000

I thought this was a beautiful story. We are all create equal. I hope that Tony will be able to get benefits being the spouse of a deceased citizen. If not, maybe someone could start a go fund me account and the people of this national could support Tony with a fundraiser so he can live in peace.

Comment on Vote for Your Favorite Independent Lens Viewer Artist! by Joey

Joey — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:57:00 +0000

My partner of 15 years is undocumented. We are hoping that my VA disability determination of 100% for military PTSD related mental illness will be a determining factor for a path to his legal status since he is my only caretaker. Without his help I would positively be another dead Veteran from suicide. I thank Richard and Tony for your courage and sincerely hope for Tony’s comfort in his future. We have an enormous battle and waiting time ahead of us not to mention the expense of attorneys not only for immigration but for my will and estate planning so that my partner is left with the dignity and quality of life he deserves and has earned without fear of deportation. The film is almost a film of us, living in fear, hiding, lying, it’s just not right. Wonderful film. It brought me to tears

Comment on For Once in My Life Director Finds Inspiration at Band Practice by Ziska

Ziska — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 05:47:00 +0000

Touching film. I can’t believe how the USCIS is holding back this one green card. If they had been a heterosexual couple, Anthony would be a citizen by now. Check out my post with the second title “Give him his green card already!” http://wp.me/p6lQeD-16

Comment on For Once in My Life Director Finds Inspiration at Band Practice by Dan

Dan — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:47:00 +0000

This was an excellent film and story to see now, just days before the Supreme Court ruling is released.

Comment on Vote for Your Favorite Independent Lens Viewer Artist! by ocanana

ocanana — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 03:03:00 +0000

I nearly depleted my tissue supply watching this amazing film. I, also, am concerned about Tony. I barely get by on my SS check so I am of no help to anyone financially. Hope that the haters leave him alone and he can stay here with his beautiful love story memories.

Comment on Future Independent Lens Films Debut to Accolades at Sundance by Susan

Susan — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:34:00 +0000

Why is Lacey considered a black woman? She is equally white as she is black. I have wondered this about all biracial people; who are beautiful in appearance by the way. In our politically correct world calling biracial people black seems racist. God made our skins different colors but our souls are the same color.