Schindler’s List

by Kerry Richards

The junior class watched "Schindler’s List" as an in school field trip. This movie is a horrific, detailed account of one man during the Holocaust. This film brutally depicts what happened to those who lived during this time period. However, you would never know this by listening to the audience. Giggles were often dispersed through the audience.
I understand that clearly teenagers have no perception of reality some times but this was a little much. If you didn't want to watch the movie, you didn't have to. Students could have easily opted out. If you just wanted to miss class, it would have been nice if you had just napped or something. Some people actually wanted to know what was happening in the movie. Although this was made hard by Pembroke High School’s inability to obtain a copy that didn't skip.
However, overall, the movie was a good experience for most. I feel as if I truly grasp the horrors of the Holocaust as best as I can now. It is one thing hearing about it and quite another seeing it play out in front of you. The movie, although quite long, did what it could to captivate and engage the audience. I would highly suggest that Pembroke High continue this tradition for next year’s juniors.