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We can always count on Hollywood to spark our attention and this week's attention grabber is the very public feud between Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood. The two stars engaged in a very public feud over Lee's criticism that Eastwood ignored black soldiers in his World War II film Flags of Our Fathers. Eastwood eloquently and maturely responded to Lee's criticism, stating that the director should "shut his face," to which Lee reminded Eastwood that "we are not on a plantation." What would have happened if a therapist had intervened? Read More
Clint and Spike are still fighting the war
Neither one of them helped their race, their movies or any one. They just showed me that they are in "war mode" and are stuck. But...your example definitely showed me how I'm in a war zone too often. This blog inspires me to try and make better choices of letting someone voice their opinion and respecting that instead of trying to shove my opinion down their throat or judging them for not agreeing with me. I will embrace the gray.
Spike and Clint on the playground, missed opportunity
Great article. As you aptly explained, both lost an oppotunity to have a helpful discussion on race relations in this country. I find both men showcasing sensitive movies in recent years but their ego's got in the way this time to treat our nation to a helpful dialogue. I like your analogy of couple counseling and I echo your sentiments in my psychotherapy practice in Indianapolis In. Thanks for bringing up the discussion.
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