Complex Social Influences

"The Cinderella Man is a movie based on a true story during the Great Depression in New Jersey. The movie portrayed many scenes that are much related to the Depression period. In September 25, 1929, just 1 month from Black Tuesday, James J. Braddock was living in style, big bucks to earn, he lived in a house, had a lot of jewelry on his cub board, and other valuables. The Roaring twenties looked fun but that was just a small vacation from the Depression. Four years into the Depression, which the Depression was likely caused by the Stock market crash of October 29, 1929, Braddock’s life has very much changed, he now lives in a basement, has not much stuff since 4 years back. One day when his youngest daughter of three children woke up, she was hungry, her mother, Mae, served her a little slice of steak with some milk but she was still hungry, her mother said, “Sorry, honey we have to save some for the boys.” I think this is an important quote that describes most of the families’ reactions if a question about having more food, during the Depression"
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In Cinderella Man there are many social influences of  this historical event. such as lack of money, food, ability to support the family. the information above describes how not only the life of James J. Braddock but life's of almost everyone in the United States at this time during the Great Depression.