A Moment in Boston History
A Moment in Boston History Boston, Bloody, Boston is a documentary that depicts actual events that happened in the year 1765. The history of when and whom the key players leading up to the Revolutionary War in Boston is the focus on this mini-series. As historians can focus on the true story of what happen in Boston, there is often times some misconceptions of what we can perceive as truth. Many documents and photographs were all truth telling to make this documentary as true as possible. Interviewing historians of both past and present, make this series a more accurate historical find. Growing up with a family that lived in Boston, I was able to understand history of my ancestors in the period. Boston, Bloody, Boston is a documentary that will depict the time, historian findings and present the history in the way to be understood more easily. As historians tell us the side of a story that is not often heard, Boston, Bloody, Boston is able to guide us into a piece of history that is most of the time not told in the average history book. The director wants us to know why the British thought this was an easy fight against the Bostonian Rebels. The theme throughout the documentary is to let the viewer know the important parts of American history, as it needs to be told. The events that took place is how our county was founded. The actions of the people in 1875, tell us that we fought a good fight to keep from the British and wanted nothing more than to be free. The Boston Massacre, the true deception of the taxation and the famous Paul Revere’s ride, are parts that is the focus in this documentary. The true essence of being in 1765 fighting with the Rebels and the British, gives the exact accounts of what people were feeling and actions that were being taking, all while fighting for their life. Another example that is given in this film was the Stamp Act. Famous words from this rebellion was “No taxation without representation”, was also represented well in