Well, the attendant guy is supposed to be an African immigrant who's really kind of savage and uncivilized, which I suppose is why some people have called it racist. He's a caricature, though--an extreme example, so we can wonder if he'll prove dangerous or change by the end (I'm not giving anything away). And at times his relationship with the quad borders on abusive, which made me uncomfortable though it did keep me laughing. Afterward, however, I felt like I could sort of relate to it. I've had some weird attendants in my day. Sometimes a good attendant does become a kind of buddy, not just an employee. There's something to be said for having a helper who doesn't pity or baby you, who acts more like a pal than a nurse. But as I said, I'm curious what others' reactions will be.
______________________________ Ben Mattlin www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com From: Don Price [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:07 AM To: Ben Mattlin; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] "The Intouchables" I saw the trailer for it on several websites. Haven't seen the movie yet. Care to expand on what you found offensive? And what you found accurate/inaccute? Don. From: Ben Mattlin <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:16 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] "The Intouchables" Hey, Everybody! Anyone seen the new French film "The Intouchables"? It's about the odd, awkward, but mutually beneficial relationship between a quad and his reluctant personal-care attendant. I found it funny, intermittently offensive, but nevertheless touchingly true. What did y'all think of it? Just curious to know. Best, Ben ______________________________ Ben Mattlin www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com
