Thursday, February 15, 2018

The Hunting Ground

Today we will start the film, The Hunting Ground (the film is available to rent at the link).  You will be taking notes as you watch. 

After we complete the movie tomorrow, you will be answering the following using information from the video as well as the other content we have covered in class.
  • What is your review or assessment of The Hunting Ground? 
  • What, if anything, does the film prompt you to do? 
  • The film received a 93% positive rating at rottentomatoes.com. Here are a few of those positive reviews Tribune Review, NY Times Review. Do you agree or disagree with this assessment? 
  • Here is a negative review or critique of the film Slate Review. Do you agree or disagree with this assessment?
  • What information that you learned over the last few days (either in the articles or film) is most surprising and why? 
  • Does a "rape culture" exist in our society? If so, what is its impact? 
  • What kind of responsibility do colleges have to address the issue of sexual assault on their campuses? Why don't they seem to take it more seriously? 
  • What should sexual assault awareness programs address? Why? 
  • What is the role of bystanders? 
  • What other issues that were raised in the articles that you read or the film are most important to you? Why?

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