The documentary Proceed and Be Bold is about an African
American man named Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. On the outside appearance Amos
would appear to be an uneducated southern farmer. However, underneath
his pink button up shirt and overalls is an educated former business man
who gave up the business life in order that he might live his dream;
his dream of owning his own printing press.
Amos'
printing press is not any ordinary printing press. His style of printing
is what any person would consider a work of art. Each poster that Amos
printed has a bolded statement or word on the front in order to capture
his audiences attention. This bolded statement or word speaks of Amos'
opinion upon whichever issue he addresses and tries to get his audience
to look at that issue in a whole new light. The fact that he is willing
to put his opinions in the public eye and not be afraid of what others
will think is very inspiring to me.
Although, I may not
agree with all of his opinions, I do agree that we all can make a
difference through the little things we do and that we should make our
voice heard.
While watching the movie I felt that many
of Amos' ideas were extreme, however, the message he is sending through
his actions is bold. This is a man gave up his career in order that he
might live his dream.I would imagine that Amos would have made much more
continuing on with his previous career path as a business man, but
living his dream was much more important. I believe this message is
stronger than any poster that Amos could have ever printed. I believe
that we should not worry about what the world thinks of us and that we
should pursue our dreams: even if it means wearing a pink shirt and
overalls. Our dreams are what make us, and as said in the movie, it is
not a sacrifice if you are loving what you are doing. Live your dream.
Works Cited:
Proceed and Be Bold. Dir. Laura Zinger. Perf. Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. 2008. Web.
