Ideal and Reasoning of Poetic Project

The Poetic Form may contribute to a great deal of our film. If it were not for historical and educational considerations, we, as filmmakers, would prefer to make the entire project a poetic piece. However, our desire for open communication and education on the Wilmington Riots of 1898 drives us to incorporate multiple approaches. Utilizing the poetic form, we will juxtapose the socio-economic conditions of African American neighborhoods with majority white neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC. The poetic portion of the film may establish the theme and set the structure and rythym of the entire project. We hope to stumble upon honesty as we roam the downtown streets and out-stretches of Wilmington.