When selina finds out that roseann plans to move them into an. 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. The plot differs slightly from the film in that it has a less optimistic ending. The movie adaptation is quite faithful to the book, except in the ending. A wonderful display of light and dark in the right places underlines cultural attitudes, injustices and ignorance with an unsurpassed precision. 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. The ending in the book was even more of a downer, the movie is more upbeat. A patch of blue, in the heat of the night, the defiant ones, edge of the city. He was especially a revelation for those who enjoyed the jazzy, thematic style of a young, but alreadyestablished elmer bernstein. Poitier is the star, but a patch of blue is elizabeth hartmans picture. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so confused about 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. She is racist, due to the times and what she has been taught by her mother and grandfather. I know, i know, books are almost always better, but im bored if i already know the major plot points.
Anyway, can anyone fill me in on the different ending in the book. I know, i know, books are almost always better, but im. 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. A patch of blue was perhaps the best film in which elizabeth hartman appeared. If you know a difference, dont comment, add it above. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. I havent read the book and dont really plan to because i dont like reading books when ive seen the movie. Too bad the ending wasnt different a patch of blue 1965. It addresses cultural tolerances and intolerances from the working poor to the educated professional.
To himself, hes an irrepressible bundle of joy, a zany live wire who brings laughter into the lives of the sick and dying. Illustrations of oscar wildes the ballad of reading gaol by. The disc is accompanied by a stills gallery, a text essay on poitier, and a very informative commentary by guy green. Shelley won a supporting oscar for her role but this this movie belonged to e. A patch of blue is story about a blind girl in the 60s, who lives with her prostitute mother and alcoholic grandfather. 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. 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. Peoples treatment of race and disability are the themes.
Guy green, the director, took quite a chance when he entrusted ms. Browse fun facts and trivia about at classic movie hub cmh. A patch of blue comes from one of things selina remembers from her childhood before she got blind. The warner archive collection bluray of a patch of blue gives us a brighter, sharper look at robert burks panavision cinematography. Differences between a patch of blue book vs movie page 1.
A blind white teenager, sheltered by her sleazy mother, falls in love with a kind young black man. A patch of blue is the first film to show a kiss between a black man and a white woman. A patch of blue is actually one of the first films to downplay the race card, as it were. 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. A patch of blue the 1965 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. In his autobiography, sidney poitier admits that of all his films, a patch of blue holds a unique and special place in his heart.
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. In addition to the best supporting actress win for winters, the film was. This movie, a patch of blue, is special on many different sociological planes. The ending is a true heartbreaker, but it also leaves you with an optimistic feeling for selina and gordons futures. The lesson of patch adams is that laughter is the best. Kitchen and dining area have beautiful custom oak wood cabinetry. Of course, selinas mother will do everything to put an end to this. For me at first it was a sad end but on second thought it was a promising and perfect ending. Kildare room 222 waltons, the barnaby jones in harms way sand pebbles, the chinatown poltergeist papillon wind and the lion, the macarthur patton tora. This is one of my all time favorite movies, particularly due to the superb performance of elizabeth hartman. 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.
Selina darcy elizabeth hartman, an 18year old blind white girl, lives an isolated, cinderellalike. She was born of scottish parents in sydney in 1912. Jerry goldsmith a patch of blue original soundtrack. If this guy broke into my hospital room and started tapdancing with bedpans on his feet, id call the cops. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. 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. She meets a black man in the park and falls in love with him. It touched him that much, and it will do the same for you.
Luckily this is a 1965 film, made when film scores worked as albums. Shelley winters won an academy award for her searing performance as roseann darcy in a patch of blue. A patch of blue 1965 the shades of black and white. Sidney poitier, shelley winters, elizabeth hartman. The ending might not have been one that i cared for but i think it adds to.
A patch of blues gordon ralfe is also pretty darn genteel and, even though. In fact, this was the movie in which the young actress made her movie debut. Patch of blue, a soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. 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. Blue clarifications and comments on season 20 ptr patch notes. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing a patch of blue near 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. With sidney poitier, shelley winters, elizabeth hartman, wallace ford.
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. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so confused. Filming locations daze with jordan the lion 2232018 click to subscribe. 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. Just a very helpless feeling throughout the movie, it was quite a crazy ride. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Every time i watch this scene, i cant help but go, aww. 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. Patch o blue airport florida florida airpark homes.
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. Burks was alfred hitchcocks regular director of photography, and his work is always precise, even for this smallscale sliceoflife tale. Blue clarifications and comments on season 20 ptr patch. Anyway, can anyone fill me in on the different ending. This summary of a patch of blue includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Selina darcy elizabeth hartman, an 18year old blind white girl, lives an isolated, cinderellalike existence. Too bad the ending wasnt different a patch of blue. Benar saja film ini mengambil tagline love is color blind yang berarti cinta itu buta warnatidak memandang warna apapun sekalipun itu adalah warna kulit. A patch of blue is a 1965 american drama film directed by guy green about the friendship. Selina continues to meet gordon despite roseanns fury, who is determined to end the relationship for good. 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. 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. A patch of blue 1965 frequently asked questions imdb.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Spoilers i just finished perfect blue, and i am so. 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. Blue, achievement hunter, rwby, rooster teeth podcast, etc. Hello everyone, just finished up perfect blue, and i will say it is a well done movie. A patch of blue original soundtrack recording discogs. To my surprise, this film actually shows a great deal of sensitivity to both matters, and presents the love story so sincerely and convincingly. 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. It sounds like the book has a less hopeful ending than the movie does. The star, however, is not winters but elizabeth hartman, cast as darcys blind, sensitive.
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