"To what extent was I pulled into each movie as a participant rather than as an observer?"
In the Heat of the Night was by far much more engaging than To Kill a Mockingbird. It had an intense and fascinating appeal to it, with an intricate and complex storyline. One had the sense that they were an eye witness to the events taking place behind the screen. It was a controversial film, that dealt with social issues of racism and the Civil Rights Movement. The actors, Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger, each did a splendid and superb job of portraying their characters. The emotion and passion of their performances was undeniable. The movie weaves a fine web of a story, with diverse people and strange circumstances. It promoted the comradeship of the police badge between men, regardless of the color of their skin. Virgil Tibbs and Bill Gillespie disagreed on the methods for solving the murder of manufacturer, Phillip Colbert. Yet they were both determined to solve the mystery, and resolve the plot once and for all. Once they finally got over their initial pride, they were able to successfully decode the matter. Their joint efforts were used for good, in order to rid the town of lawlessness. Tibb's clever, able mind was keen on picking up details that police Chief Gillespie missed, in his carelessness. His strong,steady demeanor and reassuring presence were key
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