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didnt anyone here watch this?

im big into ancestry research so i really liked it.

that first scene fit in crazy with the music
 
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DOPENESS said:
Been meaning to check this out. Is it any good?
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yes.

i thought it was very good starting off

i know some of us have a hard time watching things like this, but i think if we knew more about our own personal family history we could tolerate it better.

i think its available for free on WGN's website
 
seasoned vet said:
yes.

i thought it was very good starting off

i know some of us have a hard time watching things like this, but i think if we knew more about our own personal family history we could tolerate it better.

i think its available for free on WGN's website
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I'm gonna check it out.

I love shows like these, however after extensive research on my own family history I've learned a lot. There actually was never any recorded slave history on my father's side. In fact there's not even any African ancestry. 

We're actually paternally Irish and Native American. My grandmother (father's mom) is mixed race too. Mostly Native American but part white and black. Blew my mind.

Makes you wonder what does "African-American" even mean.

 
 
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 ...off the rip they wasn't playin'! That was some good TV!

I like how they added Kayne and contemporary black music, especially in scenes where it juxtaposed our daily struggle and challenges to be recognized as INDIVIDUALS, behind the scenes. 


"Elizabeth, tell us about the weather up north"

"...it does get hot, but nothing like this, it's a bit ummm 'oppressive'"

"is your husband a planter like his brother?"

"No, John operates a law practice in the city"

"He's also quite the activist"
 

"That's wonderful, for what cause?"

"Rights for n*****"

"I try not to talk politics at social occasions"

"That's amusing, because I feel like all you northerners do is talk, we're the ones down here doing all the work to keep the economy going"

"This cake is delicious, did you make it yourself?"


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DOPENESS said:
:wow:  ...off the rip they wasn't playin'! That was some good TV!


I like how they added Kayne and contemporary black music, especially in scenes where it juxtaposed our daily struggle and challenges to be recognized as INDIVIDUALS, behind the scenes. 



"Elizabeth, tell us about the weather up north"


"...it does get hot, but nothing like this, it's a bit ummm 'oppressive'"


"is your husband a planter like his brother?"

"No, John operates a law practice in the city"


"He's also quite the activist"

 
"That's wonderful, for what cause?"


"Rights for n*****"


"I try not to talk politics at social occasions"


"That's amusing, because I feel like all you northerners do is talk, we're the ones down here doing all the work to keep the economy going"


"This cake is delicious, did you make it yourself?"


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that first scene with the music synced and the heavy breathing had my heart beating fast
 
seasoned vet said:
aware us.
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"I'm on that gravy TRAIN, so much cash flow, throw money down the drain", she says. 
 

It didn't matter the shade of brown, or the content of their character, the blacks being slaves were essential as a cog in a machine.
The planters' rise to power was money acquired through slavery. They didn't have any other skill but being expert slave masters and traders.
Actual progressive politics weren't taken as seriously as it was in the northern states. Tom Macon is seen discussing his daughter's party, which he plans to use to impress the Bishop. His wife Suzanna doesn't even like him or his wife. She literally offers nothing to anyone and she's bitter because of it. She imediately becomes infuriated when her daughter hugs the slave Ernestine and thanks her for doing her hair. Suzanna realizes how detached her and her husband are from their own children, and  mentions her son, "James" who was playing in the field playing with her own son. Suzanna sarcastically says, "finally make some money, off one of these n******". As in Ernestine and her son and daughter, as "house n******", aren't worked hard enough and are treated too much like family.

As that scene was happening a poor white man, who works for Tom is so angry at the 'house n******" on the porch, and not paying attention to the road, he almost runs over Suzanna and Ernestine's sons.

He then blames his problems on the kids, but knows he can't hurt Tom's white son. When Suzanna realizes this, she asks Ernestine's daughter Rosalee to rescue her son.


After Ernestine realizes what's happening, she tries to rescue James, but Suzanna sees it as an opportunity to teach Ernestine a lesson about love, especially from mother to daughter. Predictably Rosalee tries to excuse both boys, but the guy whips Rosalee out of frustration of the lack of respect he gets from the Macon's. The whole plantation saw it. The whole scene was meant as a metaphor for white privilege. Suzanna could've put a stop to it all, but she got pleasure out of seeing Ernestine daughter in pain. Remember, Suzanna has no life skills...

 

When it's nightfall, the slaves are at the funeral of Zeke's child who his wife drowned to save it from growing up in bondage. Meanwhile the whites are partying away not even thinking of the day's events from a black perspective.

That's the definition of "gravy train". But little do they know, it's leaving the station without them.
...on the Underground Railroad 
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georgehimself said:
Only thing I watched on WGN was in the 90s, Bulls games with MJ and the Bozo The Clown show before school in the morning.
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WOW.. what a flash back man. I'm from Chicago... what you said really just struck a nerve. 
 
Big momma had to give up the yambs :smh:

Now I see why her daughter so light skin and why he won't smash.
 
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its rare that intense scenes in movies/tv effect me while in watching,
but these scenes have me on the edge of my seat.

not that thus story is any better at it than others,
its the personal connection to the characters/story
 
They done ****** up by running early :lol: :smh:

I'd be down for an Outsiders thread. It's funny and ****** up.
 
So this is actually pretty good?

georgehimself said:
Only thing I watched on WGN was in the 90s, Bulls games with MJ and the Bozo The Clown show before school in the morning.
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This, I don't even know what station it is or where it's found in my channel line up.
 
LIONBLOOD said:
I dunno I thought it would be corny, I had no real basis to be honest. It's a decent show. 
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just curious

ive run into quite a few people that refuse to give the show a try because of bad feelings towards those times.

its my theory, people who harbor such strong feelings havent done extensive research on their own personal history. studying history can make a habit of desensitizing you.

extensive research being hiring a researcher, personally looking up records in the state your family is from, or using Ancestry.com

i understand this isnt the case for everyone so i try to disprove my theory.

i had an oldhead (who was active in the civil right movement in Kentucky) say to me once....."WE WON!", what is there to be sad about?
 
Master Zik said:
They done ****** up by running early :lol: :smh:

I'd be down for an Outsiders thread. It's funny and ****** up.
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i use to run track....

they way Noah broke out in full stride looked like the anchor leg in a relay race.

this show is good

im trying to brace myself for the mistreatment coming to the other slaves now that Noah and ole girl ran.
i suspect its going to get brutal.
 
This ep was LIT!

We slittin throats and forcing white ppl to whip each other out here.

The wannabe big ****** is smarter than I thought. Either pretended he aint no what proof meant with alcohol or learned it and applied it to his escape plan with the quickness.

Jusse Smollet surprised me this ep. He's usually emotional *** Jamal on Empire. He was ACTING in this. A whole other ***** showed up mad as **** terrorizing white ppl. It was good :smokin
 
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