The Butler

Reminiscent of a Forest Gump type of film, in my opinion, where blocks of history are broken down and given a first-hand account through the eyes of a character! Let's be clear! I'm not, in any way, taking away from Forest Gump, or minimizing the originality of either film. 

The Butler will hold significance or a special place for each person independently. Some will view it as a love story. Others will see it as a dynamic father-son relationship story. A few will view it as a story of one mans struggle to find himself in a world where he's not accepted for himself, regardless of what he does or whom he knows. For some it will serve as a catalyst to showcase the overall plight of a black man beginning from nothing, but obedience, and a will to have better. Someone may say it highlights the Black family through significant life points and conflict. Another person may say it tells the story of the inside entities of the White House. A group of people may say it's highlighting another form of, the Help, a meaningful profession and important role in our United States history.

Whichever story line you recognize as prominent makes no difference...you'll understand that this film encompasses all elements of a great historical film. It affirms nobility, hard work, passion, conviction, and love.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and take from it, an enlightenment, or cognizance, of both education reference as well as entertainment.