It was always my ambition that if I was successful I would try to portray a truthful portrait of African Americans in this country, negative and positive. ... Spike Lee decided that he would present this film in terms of how life actually exists as opposed to the present positive images of what looks good. ... Our behavior is somewhat influenced by what we see, hear, or say. ... In music, we get many different types that influence our emotions and feelings about different aspects of life or reality. Music can also play a role in swaying our behavior and sometimes affect people in different way...

• Word Count: 1061
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It was always my ambition that if I was successful I would try to portray a truthful portrait of African Americans in this country, negative and positive. ... Spike Lee decided that he would present this film in terms of how life actually exists as opposed to the present positive images of what looks good. ... Our behavior is somewhat influenced by what we see, hear, or say. ... In music, we get many different types that influence our emotions and feelings about different aspects of life or reality. Music can also play a role in swaying our behavior and sometimes affect people in different way...

• Word Count: 976
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Whether it is the death of a family member or friend, the first time we had our heart broken, or even something positive such as our first job, everyone has a story. ... Though a lot of his influence may have been viewed as negative, I didn't care what he did, or how he lived; I just knew that I wanted to be like him. ... I remember him pulling up with his car shining and music blasting and how his face lit up when he saw us waiting for him. ...

• Word Count: 878
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School