tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5772627204850500078..comments2024-03-29T00:11:30.648+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Miscarriage of Justice ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64211606065450021102023-02-28T17:07:17.363+00:002023-02-28T17:07:17.363+00:00Hi Pradeep - yes this story was particularly harro...Hi Pradeep - yes this story was particularly harrowing, yet uplifting in some ways by the community ... though for Chol Soo Lee - a terrible life. I'm glad you'll be checking the film out ... it's worth seeing ... <br /><br />@ Denise - thanks ... I know this tells a 'terrible' injustice of a life lived ... so unfair - but the storyline is worth seeing ... <br /><br />Yes - I must read the Afghan Refugee's book - the beginning is eye-opening ... and deserves a blogpost ... <br /><br />Thanks to you both for your pertinent comments ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66502536857929912042023-02-28T06:43:28.306+00:002023-02-28T06:43:28.306+00:00Spot on, Hilary. I always say we didn't do any...Spot on, Hilary. I always say we didn't do anything to be born privileged and how dare we punish those who want some of that privilege. That story from the Afghan refugee should be eye opening. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53844087285320733762023-02-27T18:26:26.155+00:002023-02-27T18:26:26.155+00:00It's always sad when someone who is innocent i...It's always sad when someone who is innocent is made to spend life in prison, that too for so many years. Thanks for letting me know about Chol Soo Lee. Not sure if the movie is available in this region. I will check, anyway.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70146136570825163602023-02-27T10:06:24.916+00:002023-02-27T10:06:24.916+00:00@ Jacqui - tragic is right ... yet a dreadfully sa...@ Jacqui - tragic is right ... yet a dreadfully sad life - he really struggled after he was freed. The engagement of the Asian community was fascinating to read about ... it's such an interesting film to watch - I hope you get a chance.<br /><br />@ Karen - so lovely to see you ... no worries ... just glad to re-connect again (or keep in touch).<br /><br />I'm sure there are plenty of stories to be told ... but I was so interested to see this one - a fascinating way of recording his unfair life ... <br /><br />@ Rosey - great to see you ... and to note that you're convinced you should watch it - it's such an excellent way of telling the story.<br /><br />Yes - the Holocaust survivors' stories are heart-rending too ... life can be so unfair - and we need to understand others' points of view and how and why they've suffered.<br /><br />Thanks for your comments - it's so good to see your thoughts ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62566024990170077692023-02-26T20:20:07.671+00:002023-02-26T20:20:07.671+00:00You have convinced me that it is worth seeing. I s...You have convinced me that it is worth seeing. I shy away from such things because they are so heart-wrenching at times. One of the schools I used to work for has Holocaust survivors come in to speak to the students. That's riveting but heartbreaking too.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50169756136876581392023-02-26T20:12:25.975+00:002023-02-26T20:12:25.975+00:00There are so many such stories waiting to be disco...There are so many such stories waiting to be discovered, I'm thinking, and glad that this one turned out as it did even after so many years. I just can't even imagine how hard that must have been. Appreciate you sharing the info about it, Hilary.<br /><br />I must apologize, I realized today that I never responded to your kind comment on my blog back in November. I rarely forget to do that, and am sorry! I did read it initially but must have gotten distracted somehow. Anyway, I finally did respond, lol, and appreciate you taking the time to stop by and say hello. So glad you've stayed the course here and keep moving forward. Thanks for your kind friendship over the years and miles. Have a wonderful week! :D Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11107872598107216982023-02-26T16:19:07.923+00:002023-02-26T16:19:07.923+00:00What a tragic story. I am glad it has a happy endi...What a tragic story. I am glad it has a happy ending. It is sad to me that such a horrid story probably got lost in the deluge of 'everything is about racism' here in America. Anyone who disagrees with the 'other' side is racist anymore, in America. This, though, sounds like the real thing.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46192102899881688432023-02-26T09:10:26.342+00:002023-02-26T09:10:26.342+00:00@ Dan - I hope you can get to see it ... it's ...@ Dan - I hope you can get to see it ... it's a fascinating watch .. .<br /><br />@ Keith - great to know you might look it out ... it's worth it ...<br /><br />@ Susan - yes I stay positive thankfully ... but if you can get to see it please do ... <br /><br />Thanks for coming by - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47174769047033997102023-02-25T15:17:49.946+00:002023-02-25T15:17:49.946+00:00thank you Hilary for this inspirational documentar...thank you Hilary for this inspirational documentary and story. Stay Positive always. Wishing you a pleasant weekend.Susan B.Rouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801283790969288263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70576220682260490822023-02-24T14:19:35.734+00:002023-02-24T14:19:35.734+00:00What an interesting yet disturbing film that must ...What an interesting yet disturbing film that must be. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about it, Hilary.Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41120358783901288842023-02-24T12:05:11.664+00:002023-02-24T12:05:11.664+00:00Thanks for calling attention to a film that, sadly...Thanks for calling attention to a film that, sadly is once again important in society.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756142122700513993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42663812745287342512023-02-24T10:45:20.816+00:002023-02-24T10:45:20.816+00:00@ Elizabeth - that's great ... you'll enjo...@ Elizabeth - that's great ... you'll enjoy the way the documentary's been put together ... a story telling miscarriage of justice, as well as community. Oh yes we do need more kindness and thoughtfulness ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - I wimped out... but I do have his book to read ... which I must do very soon ... it was wet, cold and the thought of walking around late at night didn't thrill me ... hence the wimp out. But my space was released for someone else - they had a long waiting list ... I'll read the review in the local paper ... <br /><br />Cheers to you both - and thanks for your support - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77754834933785464632023-02-23T19:36:54.179+00:002023-02-23T19:36:54.179+00:00How was the talk by the Afghan refugee?How was the talk by the Afghan refugee?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73669097496670361922023-02-23T16:49:47.686+00:002023-02-23T16:49:47.686+00:00I'll look for this one! Thanks so much for let...I'll look for this one! Thanks so much for letting us know about Free Chol Soo Lee. So true that our world could use a bit more kindness in it!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36252499523531048692023-02-23T11:48:35.651+00:002023-02-23T11:48:35.651+00:00@ David - I know ... I could too - but thought thi...@ David - I know ... I could too - but thought this documentary was well worth highlighting to anyone interested, despite the injustices in life. As you mention - it doesn't seem to be likely to 'sort itself out' anytime soon ... <br /><br />I'm glad you noted the mental strength ... eventually he had support from 'his community' - that's what's another amazing aspect of this film. Also his lawyers and journalists ... <br /><br />@ Bazza - I know miscarriages of justice all too often still occur - as we keep seeing.<br /><br />It looks like you'll be looking up the film - taken from your note that I didn't give any spoilers ... it's such an interesting historical documentary ... <br /><br />@ thanks Joanne - and I'm so pleased you'll look it up ... perhaps you could promote it too? I'll be interested to see what you think ... <br />Yes - you're right there ... too much energy in hate and not enough in love. I'm so pleased it resonated with you ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - yes ... kinder, more thoughtful and not jumping to conclusions - think before we speak!<br /><br />I'm delighted you four found the post interesting and will check out the documentary when you can - thanks so much - cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-13976058634405580672023-02-22T20:36:20.612+00:002023-02-22T20:36:20.612+00:00'Kinder, more thoughtful and not jumping to co...'Kinder, more thoughtful and not jumping to conclusions.' Great wishes indeed.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31742244560287811712023-02-22T18:13:58.972+00:002023-02-22T18:13:58.972+00:00Well, you've topped me on a documentary. I ha...Well, you've topped me on a documentary. I haven't heard of this one and shall seek it out. It is amazing what people are put through in this day and age. Why can't we all get along? Ah, sweet mystery of life - too much energy in hate and not enough in love. Thanks for this post. I have to find this documentary. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75166163600837679432023-02-22T17:57:04.228+00:002023-02-22T17:57:04.228+00:00Sadly, miscarriages of justice don't seem to b...Sadly, miscarriages of justice don't seem to be unusual - nor do racially-inspired ones. Thank goodness for those two film makers and thank <i>you</i> for not filling this post with spoilers!<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s literally lachrymose Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54673159671271281102023-02-22T13:30:44.053+00:002023-02-22T13:30:44.053+00:00I could very easily say many stronger things, Hila...I could very easily say many stronger things, Hilary, but let me contain myself to the simple observation that racial profiling and injustice based on skin colour or social status, are alive and well, thriving even, in America. It is not likely to change any time soon. More people languish in prisons, often wrongly convicted, than in all the other countries of the world combined. I cannot begin to imagine the mental strength it must take to endure having one's life ruined and spending years in captivity for no good reason. Injustice is alive and well in the 21st Century. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45460220134371462312023-02-22T08:42:27.334+00:002023-02-22T08:42:27.334+00:00@ Liz - I know ... but I thought this 2022 documen...@ Liz - I know ... but I thought this 2022 documentary was worth mentioning - thanks<br /><br />@ Sandra - I agree, here too, but as I mentioned above - I think perhaps this has some ideas for story tellers ... <br /><br />@ Debbie - yes I can see your point re racism ... but really if our leaders/people in charge behaved properly we'd be on the way to helping ... Tony Serra was inspirational to find out about - interesting character ... <br /><br />@ Annalisa - your comment is so pertinent - shining a light is what I hope I've done here ... and highlight so many inequalities in life - which we all should not allow.<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning the trauma Chol Soo Lee had to overcome ... on his own most of the time ... he had to be so strong in his mind ... <br /><br />So pleased to see you all for commenting - and thank you for those thoughts - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31713207420216869582023-02-22T07:34:28.632+00:002023-02-22T07:34:28.632+00:00The human spirit of survival can be very strong. H...The human spirit of survival can be very strong. How wonderful he had such advocates, but sadly many don't. By shining a light on one story, I hope it raises others into the limelight.<br /><br />I agree that a life after that trauma must be very difficult.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7698155030446339512023-02-22T06:46:48.035+00:002023-02-22T06:46:48.035+00:00Sadly, I doubt racism will ever be eradicated. One...Sadly, I doubt racism will ever be eradicated. One can only imagine the horrors Chol Soo Lee suffered in prison. Thank goodness Tony Serra was able to help him! True stories are usually the most riveting.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42872606900595944282023-02-21T19:25:20.737+00:002023-02-21T19:25:20.737+00:00Thanks for sharing this, Hils. We should be so fa...Thanks for sharing this, Hils. We should be so far past this in our country. Unfortunately, racism is alive and well.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-77293209220054920612023-02-21T17:32:28.769+00:002023-02-21T17:32:28.769+00:00Sadly, his story is way too common. The American j...Sadly, his story is way too common. The American justice system is deeply broken.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29952040262313368912023-02-21T17:18:23.916+00:002023-02-21T17:18:23.916+00:00@ Hels - it at least points a finger ... which thi...@ Hels - it at least points a finger ... which this film certainly does - too late ... I wouldn't have gone to see this sort of film without the recommendation of our Film Society Chairman, who is incredibly knowledgeable about film ... <br /><br />@ Janice - it is an incredible documentary ... Yam mentions it can be seen here in the UK on MUBI (there is a subscription cost) ... I was so pleased I went to see it ... so well worthwhile.<br /><br />@ Diane - yes I'm sorry you have such difficulty living in the French countryside so connectivity is not easy ... but at least you're aware of the film - great to see you here - I'll be over to see South Africa and your trip ... lucky you!<br /><br />@ Yam - thanks for the tip about MUBI - I'll definitely consider it ... and know you'd appreciate this film ... <br /><br />@ Inger - it is a brilliant piece of documentary making ... so well put together from the archives, interviews and news commentary ... it's compelling viewing.<br /><br />And yes re your comments - I consider myself fortunate ... though I'm not a tall blond blue-eyed Swede (sadly!!) ... and we have a very polarised society here too ... I hope yours realise they were immigrants way back when ...as no doubt as I am in the very distant past.<br /><br />Life - is interesting ... thanks for visiting - cheers to you all - Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com