Final Project Statement: (Google Drive & Blogger post)

 In the past week I’ve struggled to find an idea that I can really connect with. At first, I started with an Among Us project, then brainstormed another idea, and was stumped for a while. I felt like no matter what I did, the inspiration wasn't flowing. So I took a break, I got outside, I surrounded myself with friends and family. That’s when it finally came to me. It’s not just about being creative, it's about having a passion for what you do. If you have that passion, it will reflect in your art. So one night I sat down with my brother and sister and watched a movie called Words On Bathroom Walls (2020). It portrayed mental health in a way I've never seen before, and I respected it so much. It was the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen. 
So long story short, my project is a series of clips and voice overs from the movie that really stood out to me as powerful. Take it as you will, an advertisement for a movie, an edit, but what you are looking at is a form of art. Not everyone sees it that way, but I am part of a huge community of people who are impacted greatly by good film. I tried to stay away from it, but it’s my passion and a way to express myself and use emotions I’m feeling through another character. 
I wanted it to tackle the specific idea of medication in this film. In the movie, the main character is brought to a choice of taking medication or facing himself. When these meds end up having major side effects a lot is put on the line. 
If I took one thing from this movie, it’s these two quotes, “you used to tell me to see myself, as a person dealing with an illness, but not become the illness itself.” 
AND
“You have to let people discover all your dark and twisty places inside, because those are the people who can show you what's real when you can’t see that for yourself.”

I hope you all enjoy my final project :)