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A classic from 1939, the year in which essentials films like Stagecoach and The Wizard of Oz which I love.. Of course, Gone with the Wind was favorite. In particular, it is not necessarily one of favorite films. But of course, everyone has there differences. One thing I really criticize about this essential is how they portrayed African Americans, but the American Film Industry pinned this culture as stereotypical group, since 1915 with the controversial, almost propaganda film, The Birth of a Nation. This was not entirely Griffith’s fault at play, nevertheless it opened the door of turning their backs against culture. Rare films would actually push the limits and not go on the boundaries of stereotypes. The only performance that really stood out in Gone with the Wind was the character of Mamie played by Hattie McDaniel (Note: she was the first African American to win an Oscar), I felt she played a stronger lead in the film than Vivien Leigh, she deserved the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. I felt Leigh’s portrayal of Scarlett to be so fragile and too melodramatic during iconic scenes, I felt she could have brought a stronger uprising. Clarke Gable is another actor who was able to bring out a more a serious role in this film, especially the his famous quote which broke the limits of the Hays Code, “Frankly my dear, I do not give a damn.” In truth, I cried toward the end of film…but the beginning of the film was overly dramatic…except toward the end which progressed in some portions.