The Hurricane

There are many definitions of the word 'power'. In one dictionary consulted there were over 123 entries but when applied to the human condition power can be defined as 'the ability to exercise control'. This control can be two fold. If we talk about power over oneself the words skill, virtue, potential, capability, ability and talent come to the fore but when we talk about the power of one human over another the words take on …

…cast doubt on the actual innocence of Rubin Carter but in this case the director and the lyricist have used their texts so successfully to position the audience that the truth has been blurred beyond certainty. The worldwide audience captured by the film and the song has given an opinion to millions of people who would otherwise never have heard of Rubin Carter. That truly shows the ability of powerful individuals to position an audience.