My two favorite films that we’ve watched in class would have to be Stories We Tell by Sarah Polley and Tongues Untied by Marlon Riggs. I think both of these stories were amazing because it really had the same message when it came to discovering your self identity. I think that both film makers were obsessed with the idea of finally feeling free after being worrisome about others opinion of their lifestyles. I do believe that Polley hindered her story and altered it for the sake of her mothers name. Where as Riggs didn’t care which light his audience saw him in. Both films were poetic, a seek for a sense of realism, harsh truth and acceptance. Polley’s family and acquaintances spoke about Diane’s life, but it to me it was bigger than that. It was about Sarah discovering how one little secret altered her entire life. Even though Riggs is more clear on how he feels on being gay and being bullied along with his brothers for his preference, Polley also went on a hunt to see where she came from. Both of these films influenced a message to be true to yourself, accept the facts and move on, don’t let society dictate your happiness. Happiness lies within.