To: dwd1; cyborg
Gangs of New York was indeed based on the 1863 Draft Riots, although it "sugarcoated" over events such as the burning of the city's orphanage for "colored" youths by the mob.
346 posted on
12/08/2003 8:10:39 AM PST by
Clemenza
(East side, West side, all around the town. Tripping the light fantastic on the sidewalks of New York)
To: Clemenza
I thought so...
348 posted on
12/08/2003 8:45:15 AM PST by
dwd1
(M. h. D. (Master of Hate and Discontent))
To: Clemenza
You will find Hollywood is not known for it's historical accuracy in all movies...
I believe it is called artistic license.... There was a good movie that came about an integrated high school football team in Virginia... It is my understanding that there was a very impressive Fullback who was key to success of the team of Hispanic descent who was not even mentioned in the movie...
And from what we know of football, there is usually a good passing game to go along with a good running game and vice versa...
349 posted on
12/08/2003 9:08:53 AM PST by
dwd1
(M. h. D. (Master of Hate and Discontent))
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