English with Thouvenel: English 4: Activism

Activism: people taking action to create a specific change in society

What is a problem that currently is getting a lot of media attention that you don’t think deserves it? Fully explain.

What is a problem that is not getting much media attention? Why does it deserve to be part of the national conversation? Fully explain.

30 for 30: Hillsborough (2013)

In the news on April 15, 1989, one of the lead stories was about a riot in a soccer stadium that killed nearly 100 people; originally, the deaths were blamed on rowdy fans. The truth is a little different.

What is an inquest? How does the process work? How would it have been handled differently in the United States?
Who are Duckenfield and Burman? What impact did they have on how events played out?
Why did it take 25 years between the events in Hillsborough and a documentary about it? Best Guess (amend your answer after the movie)
Why do these deaths matter? Explain.
Were the deaths in Hillsborough preventable? How?
Who was ultimately responsible for how wrong things went? Explain.
What was the purpose of this film? How do you know?
Should the film maker have used more graphic imagery? Explain.
Can you think of any other situations where families have had to fight so hard or wait so long for justice/compensation? Explain.
What impact on sport stadiums and crowd control worldwide are evident based on the events of Hillsborough? Explain.

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