American Dreams 05/04 - Down the Shore
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American Dreams 05/04 - Down the Shore
This show seems to slide under the radar for the most part, but I thought I'd start a thread for this episode.
I only started watching it about 4-5 weeks ago but it's grown on me pretty quickly. I enjoyed it first just due to the time it's set in, but as I've watched I've gotten involved with the characters as well.
I don't know much about the civil rights movement, but it seems they're doing a great job of portraying how life is different both sides and the interaction between Jack's and Henry's families. Couldn't believe Henry got arrrested this episode, but I guess that's the way things were and the show isn't going to pull any punches.
Any other opinions about this overlooked show?
I only started watching it about 4-5 weeks ago but it's grown on me pretty quickly. I enjoyed it first just due to the time it's set in, but as I've watched I've gotten involved with the characters as well.
I don't know much about the civil rights movement, but it seems they're doing a great job of portraying how life is different both sides and the interaction between Jack's and Henry's families. Couldn't believe Henry got arrrested this episode, but I guess that's the way things were and the show isn't going to pull any punches.
Any other opinions about this overlooked show?
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Well, I for one really enjoy it because I think the way they use dialogue on this show is rather inventive (Although it can be a bit distracting at times), and yes, I did notice the HUGE contrast between Jack's and Henry's families, and the whole racial thing seems to be reaching a boiling point. There even appears to be more racial tension in next week's episode.
And even though I feel sorry for Meg and Roxanne, I'm kind of glad Meg got dropped by those snotty kids, but I would have preferred to see her drop them instead.
And even though I feel sorry for Meg and Roxanne, I'm kind of glad Meg got dropped by those snotty kids, but I would have preferred to see her drop them instead.
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Yeah - I was wondering why the city didn't turn the hydrants on. I remember that being commonplace in Baltimore on hot days when I grew up back in the 70s and 80s.
The conflict within Sam is once again the most intriguing part of this show.
The conflict within Sam is once again the most intriguing part of this show.