It sounds like a letter written to his mom- justifying his actions, but also seeking her love and approval. He apologizes and honors her efforts to keep him from joining the military, but is resolute that he is doing the right thing for himself. It made me tear up a bit, but didn't answer the biggest question I had- why? Why join the Marines, why now? Why, despite the fact that your mom tried so hard to keep you from doing it?
Oh yeah- and Martika's "Toy Soldier" plays through the entire piece. Not quite sure if it is appropriate, but it was an interesting choice.
If you are not transsexual and have never (knowingly) met a trans person, then Riley would be a great first peron to meet! This piece focuses on his process of self-relization but also lets the listener in on the complexities of coming out to family and then maintaining relationships with them. He is a very engaging young man with a great story to tell.
This piece does a great job of showing how "normal" Riley is: his contradictions and dreams, dissastifaction with his appearance and his concern about moving to a new place sound like any other 22 year-old man. However, you never forget that Riley has had to work really hard to be who he is.
Finally, this piece addresses the difference between biological sex, sexuality, and gender. I want to hear that on public radio!!!
This documentary takes a very close look at the lives of several people suffering from Celiac disease- the life altering reaction some people have to gluten. As someone who suffers from sensitivity to gluten, I know the power of discovering what it is that is making you sick, and how you can easily make it better. The narrators tell in their own words how they grew up not knowing what was wrong with them. Missed educational and sports opportunites, embarassing gastrointestinal experiences, lives lived within a short run to the bathroom; this is the life of an undiagnosed celiac. The documentary emphasizes how common Celiac disease is and because of this, this report could serve the very noble purpose of alerting people to the prevalence of this disease, and might help someone live a happier, healthier life.
Comments by Erin Sexton-Sayler
Comment for "Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines"
Erin Sexton-Sayler
Posted on July 27, 2005 at 05:07 PM | Permalink
Review of Dear Mom: I Joined the Marines
It sounds like a letter written to his mom- justifying his actions, but also seeking her love and approval. He apologizes and honors her efforts to keep him from joining the military, but is resolute that he is doing the right thing for himself. It made me tear up a bit, but didn't answer the biggest question I had- why? Why join the Marines, why now? Why, despite the fact that your mom tried so hard to keep you from doing it?
Oh yeah- and Martika's "Toy Soldier" plays through the entire piece. Not quite sure if it is appropriate, but it was an interesting choice.
Comment for "I Am Not Your Boyfriend"
Erin Sexton-Sayler
Posted on December 06, 2004 at 12:35 PM | Permalink
Review of I Am Not Your Boyfriend
If you are not transsexual and have never (knowingly) met a trans person, then Riley would be a great first peron to meet! This piece focuses on his process of self-relization but also lets the listener in on the complexities of coming out to family and then maintaining relationships with them. He is a very engaging young man with a great story to tell.
This piece does a great job of showing how "normal" Riley is: his contradictions and dreams, dissastifaction with his appearance and his concern about moving to a new place sound like any other 22 year-old man. However, you never forget that Riley has had to work really hard to be who he is.
Finally, this piece addresses the difference between biological sex, sexuality, and gender. I want to hear that on public radio!!!
Comment for "Gut Reaction"
Erin Sexton-Sayler
Posted on November 15, 2004 at 04:51 PM | Permalink
Review of Gut Reaction
This documentary takes a very close look at the lives of several people suffering from Celiac disease- the life altering reaction some people have to gluten. As someone who suffers from sensitivity to gluten, I know the power of discovering what it is that is making you sick, and how you can easily make it better. The narrators tell in their own words how they grew up not knowing what was wrong with them. Missed educational and sports opportunites, embarassing gastrointestinal experiences, lives lived within a short run to the bathroom; this is the life of an undiagnosed celiac. The documentary emphasizes how common Celiac disease is and because of this, this report could serve the very noble purpose of alerting people to the prevalence of this disease, and might help someone live a happier, healthier life.