Feb 04, 2012 a patch of blue is the first film to show a kiss between a black man and a white woman. A patch of blue was perhaps the best film in which elizabeth hartman appeared. When she was a small girl, too small to see out the window, she could only see a patch of blue sky above the windowsill, and that was one of very few colors she remembered. Anyway, can anyone fill me in on the different ending. The ending might not have been one that i cared for but i think it adds to.
A patch of blue 1965 frequently asked questions imdb. Brilliantly avoiding gooey sentiment throughout, a patch of blue was. Older movie video a patch of blue to kill a mocking. Blue, achievement hunter, rwby, rooster teeth podcast, etc. The disc is accompanied by a stills gallery, a text essay on poitier, and a very informative commentary by guy green. A patch of blue 1965 when selina darcey elizabeth hartman, a blind young white woman, befriends gordon ralfe sidney poitier, a black office worker, their budding relationship eventually. The star, however, is not winters but elizabeth hartman, cast as darcys blind, sensitive. Tidak hanya berbicara cinta, a patch of blue adalah film tentang toleransi, menerima perbedaan, dan belajar untuk memiliki rasa simpati bahkan empati kepada sesama manusia. I know, i know, books are almost always better, but im bored if i already know the major plot points. It didnt end the way i expected it to end, and i was disappointed, but then later, when i had time to think, i realized that it was the perfect ending to. Patch of blue is a film from 1965, about an african american man sidney potier who befriends a young girl who is blind liz heartman. This summary of a patch of blue includes a complete plot overview spoilers included.
Blue clarifications and comments on season 20 ptr patch. A patch of blue original soundtrack recording discogs. The warner archive collection bluray of a patch of blue gives us a brighter, sharper look at robert burks panavision cinematography. Patch of blue, a soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. A patch of blue was a discovery score for many golden age collectors of lps, placing goldsmith firmly on their radar and leading, critically, to several more oscar nominations throughout the early 1970s. Patch o blue airport florida florida airpark homes. Selina continues to meet gordon despite roseanns fury, who is determined to end the relationship for good. Whether this ends in total tragedy or a bittersweet parting is the only real question here though the ending was altered from the novel but. A patch of blue the 1965 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Selina darcy elizabeth hartman, an 18year old blind white girl, lives an isolated, cinderellalike. We chose this movie because its about an interracial couple who suffer the scrutiny of society and how no one was willing to do anything to protect or help them, which connects to the theme. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Jerry goldsmith a patch of blue original soundtrack. The lesson of patch adams is that laughter is the best.
This is one of my all time favorite movies, particularly due to the superb performance of elizabeth hartman. A patch of blue is a touching contemporary melodrama, relieved at times by generally effective humor, about a blind white girl, rehabilitated from a dreary home by a negro. Shelley won a supporting oscar for her role but this this movie belonged to e. She is racist, due to the times and what she has been taught by her mother and grandfather. She was born of scottish parents in sydney in 1912.
Filming locations daze with jordan the lion 2232018 click to subscribe. In his autobiography, sidney poitier admits that of all his films, a patch of blue holds a unique and special place in his heart. Blind selina elizabeth hartman and new friend gordon sidney poitier at the grocery, getting to know each other in director guy greens a patch of blue, 1965. This movie, a patch of blue, is special on many different sociological planes. In addition to the best supporting actress win for winters, the film was. Peoples treatment of race and disability are the themes. Poitier is the star, but a patch of blue is elizabeth hartmans picture. A patch of blue is the first film to show a kiss between a black man and a white woman. I havent read the book and dont really plan to because i dont like reading books when ive seen the movie.
Luckily this is a 1965 film, made when film scores worked as albums. A patch of blue comes from one of things selina remembers from her childhood before she got blind. If this guy broke into my hospital room and started tapdancing with bedpans on his feet, id call the cops. It addresses cultural tolerances and intolerances from the working poor to the educated professional. Selina darcy elizabeth hartman, an 18year old blind white girl, lives an isolated, cinderellalike existence. Facts by film a patch of blue by topic by person by film a patch of blue shelly winters hated her role as roseann and was actually overwhelmed and speechless the night she won an oscar for best supporting actress. A patch of blues gordon ralfe is also pretty darn genteel and, even though. A wonderful display of light and dark in the right places underlines cultural attitudes, injustices and ignorance with an unsurpassed precision. Guy green, the director, took quite a chance when he entrusted ms. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing a patch of blue near you. To my surprise, this film actually shows a great deal of sensitivity to both matters, and presents the love story so sincerely and convincingly.
Blue clarifications and comments on season 20 ptr patch notes. Of course, selinas mother will do everything to put an end to this. Sidney poitier, shelley winters, elizabeth hartman. He was especially a revelation for those who enjoyed the jazzy, thematic style of a young, but alreadyestablished elmer bernstein. It sounds like the book has a less hopeful ending than the movie does. It touched him that much, and it will do the same for you. My apprehension about films that deal with race or disabilities is completely justified considering hollywoods history and even current status, so a patch of bluea film that explores both race and blindness made me quite nervous to start. The ending in the book was even more of a downer, the movie is more upbeat. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. Kitchen and dining area have beautiful custom oak wood cabinetry.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. She meets a black man in the park and falls in love with him. A patch of blue 1965 the shades of black and white. With sidney poitier, shelley winters, elizabeth hartman, wallace ford. The movie adaptation is quite faithful to the book, except in the ending. By the end of the film, even the crowd of white people who before had glared, realize that gordon is no threat to selina.
A patch of blue is a 1965 american drama film directed by guy green about the relationship between a black man played by sidney poitier and a blind white female teenager played by elizabeth hartman, and the problems that plague their relationship when they fall in love in a racially divided america. Just a very helpless feeling throughout the movie, it was quite a crazy ride. Browse fun facts and trivia about at classic movie hub cmh. For me at first it was a sad end but on second thought it was a promising and perfect ending. Moviechat forums a patch of blue 1965 discussion how does the book end. Benar saja film ini mengambil tagline love is color blind yang berarti cinta itu buta warnatidak memandang warna apapun sekalipun itu adalah warna kulit. Every time i watch this scene, i cant help but go, aww. A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life by introducing her to the outside world. To himself, hes an irrepressible bundle of joy, a zany live wire who brings laughter into the lives of the sick and dying. A blind white teenager, sheltered by her sleazy mother, falls in love with a kind young black man. I know, i know, books are almost always better, but im.
Warners dvd of a patch of blue is a fine and worthy disc presentation. The plot differs slightly from the film in that it has a less optimistic ending. A patch of blue is a 1965 american drama film directed by guy green about the friendship between an educated black man played by sidney poitier and an illiterate, blind, white, 18yearold girl played by elizabeth hartman, and the problems that plague their friendship in a racially divided america. Kildare room 222 waltons, the barnaby jones in harms way sand pebbles, the chinatown poltergeist papillon wind and the lion, the macarthur patton tora. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so confused about the ending. A patch of blue is a 1965 american drama film directed by guy green about the friendship. Too bad the ending wasnt different a patch of blue.
A patch of blue is actually one of the first films to downplay the race card, as it were. Shelley winters won an academy award for her searing performance as roseann darcy in a patch of blue. But hes most proud of finding the lost ending for a famous film noir, that few. Too bad the ending wasnt different a patch of blue 1965. Illustrations of oscar wildes the ballad of reading gaol curated by students in the museum curatorial practices course march 23rd july 17th the exhibition presents. Moviechat forums a patch of blue 1965 discussion too bad the ending wasnt different too bad the ending wasnt different posted 14 years ago by momlovesannie1998 26 replies jump to latest. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so confused. A patch of blue is story about a blind girl in the 60s, who lives with her prostitute mother and alcoholic grandfather. When selina darcey elizabeth hartman, a blind young white woman, befriends gordon ralfe sidney poitier, a black office worker, their budding relationship eventually leads to romance. When selina finds out that roseann plans to move them into an. Illustrations of oscar wildes the ballad of reading gaol by.
Selina darcy elizabeth hartman, an 18year old blind white girl, lives an isolated, cinderellalike existence with her mother roseanne shelly winters, 1965 best supporting actress and drunken. Burks was alfred hitchcocks regular director of photography, and his work is always precise, even for this smallscale sliceoflife tale. The ending is so bittersweetsidney poitier has always played outstanding roles and i dont recall ever seeing him in a bad moviethe last. A patch of blue, in the heat of the night, the defiant ones, edge of the city. If you know a difference, dont comment, add it above. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Hello everyone, just finished up perfect blue, and i will say it is a well done movie. Differences between a patch of blue book vs movie page 1. Anyway, can anyone fill me in on the different ending in the book. A patch of blue is a book about a blind girl named salina whos eyes were burned by acid accidently during a fight between her mother and father. The ending is a true heartbreaker, but it also leaves you with an optimistic feeling for selina and gordons futures. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so. In fact, this was the movie in which the young actress made her movie debut.
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