Post-Viewing Discussion Questions

After your
group views the projects, allow for a few minutes of quiet reflection or
writing. You can prompt this by saying, "Before we start our discussion, take a
few minutes to think about your strongest impressions of the program - which
stories stood out for you?" You might also have people discuss their thoughts
in pairs before the group discussion begins. After a few minutes, ask if anyone
has any immediate reactions they would like to share before you discuss
specific questions.

The questions provided, designed for those who view the entire series, address themes that emerge across individual stories. Before selecting questions for discussion, review the various stories, their similaries and differences, and any themes that emerge. Then choose relevant discussion questions from this list. These are all intended for use after viewing.

• What was most striking to you about the stories?
• What stands out as something you will remember?
• What types of violence did you see?
• What are some possible reasons for why people become violent?
• In your opinon, who is responsible for the violence that happens in places like Fruitvale in Oakland, CA?
• What are some of the economic and social challenges that immigrant families face?
• And how does that affect them in ways that they deal with violence?
• What roles does culture play in forming preconceptions about violnece and the way we use it?
• What roles does the media play in contributing to promote violence? What can be done?
• Do you believe that the system in this country promotes violence?
• If you answer is yes – In what ways does the system promote violence?