The Hut in The Back Yard In Home Away From Home, the importance of the black family is symbolized in the hut in the back yard. In the film black families are portrayed as being close knit and respectful of their family history. The hut in the back yard provides a place for the viewer to recognize these qualities because it is used by the family as a place to come together and beat adversity. …showed first 75 words of 339 total…

…showed last 75 words of 339 total…important thing is that they, like the seeds, continue to grow. The hut in the back yard is a tool that the director uses to show distinct qualities that African families have. The love for the family and the respect for their ancestors is abundant throughout this short film. Furthermore, the director has done a good job showing the viewer how black families come together when adversity is staring them in the face. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**