Rights

Watch this documentary:

Answer the following questions in essay format.

1. How did the documentary make you feel? What did you take away from it? What are some connections to other course material you can make to the documentary? What is going on in society right now (think MACRO)?

2. How do you think media and popular culture representations of Black people, particularly Black men, have contributed to the dangerous climate of fear and anxiety? How can we challenge these instances of racism and dehumanization (give specific examples)?

3. How does the documentary characterize our criminal justice system? Other political institutions? How did this film shape your understanding of the prison system? Was there a particular case or series of facts that altered or challenged any pre-existing views you have? Explain.

4. Any final thoughts.

EXTRA CREDIT FINAL EXAM
This assignment is worth up to 50 points. You do not get the points just for doing it…I will be grading for quality of the content, and my expectations for you to receive all 50 points is high, so keep that in mind.
It is due no later than Sunday, June 7, 11:59pm. Turn it in under the assignments tab.
This film depicts themes of racism, racial violence, and graphic content and images.
*To my black students: if you do not want to watch the film because it is traumatic or upsetting in any way, please email me privately and I will give you an alternative assignment to receive the 50 points.

Watch the following documentary, 13th:

Answer the following questions in essay form:

1. How did the documentary make you feel? What did you take away from it? What are some connections to other course material you can make to the documentary? What is going on in society right now (think MACRO)?

2. How do you think media and popular culture representations of Black people, particularly Black men, have contributed to the dangerous climate of fear and anxiety? How can we challenge these instances of racism and dehumanization (give specific examples)?

3. How does the documentary characterize our criminal justice system? Other political institutions? How did this film shape your understanding of the prison system? Was there a particular case or series of facts that altered or challenged any pre-existing views you have? Explain.

4. Any final thoughts.