tv show/documentary black and white-who watched it and how did it change you?
451511
The major thing I took away from it was that black people want to see racism when there is no racism there. Also, I was shocked by how black people were so angry at seeing an inter-racial couple. The show totally confounded my expectations. I thought we'd see racism from whites but instead it was all from blacks.\n\nAlso I was surprised to see how young black teenagers from privileged families like to play at being "gangstas" or "pimps". Their son was constantly trying to act tough like he was from the projects. It was pathetic! What an idiot.
314535
I found it shocking, disturbing and compelling. They say you know the truth when you here it; well it all seems to ring true. Some have mentioned it as propeganda. No. Its a dangerous documentary that has used facts, COMMON SENSE and many many eye witnesses and footage. I for one found it quite disconcerting to know that it was a set-up. Look at what the Bush administration has used it to aid? Afganistan and Iraq, the deaths of thousands, more genuine terrorism including in  countries that have backed America in this phoney 'war upon terrorism'. Its sickening to actually see the evidence that we've been lied to and are still being lied to. Those who cannot see this from this documentary, good luck to you. You are so engrossed in the system and the illusions that the govenment continually dish out that you deserve sympathy. Just think of this; consider the dangers that those who put this documentary could be in and have been risking by making it. This is accusing the government, the fat-cats and the organisations such as the FBI in a very big and dangerous way. They're exposing a most ugly conspiracy that is endangering. I'm just amazed that this documentary is obtainable.\n\nGood luck everyone.
327582
I LOVE it! I've watched it three or four times- You have to watch it more than once- there's just *so* much to take it. The water thing- the basketball game- the Native american dream( my favorite part) I Highly, Highly, highly recommend it to any and everyone.
62380
It brought women together for the first time to discuss these issues under the leadership of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. These women had been active in the fight against slavery and were aware of women's second grade status - there is an interesting parallel with second wave feminism a century later. It used the rhetoric of the Declaration of Independence to appeal to American ideas of political participation.\n\nGood luck with the documentary.
533536
When I taught a geography class last fall, I showed the documentary "The Virgin Diaries" to my students. Paid out of pocket for the rental fee, too. Whew!\n\nMy intent was that my students would have some sense of Muslims as real people (we live on a very small island). What they got out of it was how difficult it is for Muslim women.
586093
just do wot i did watch the discovery channel it changed my life im a man now ..........!!!!!!!!
1104562
I have. I enjoyed it very much. It was great to see many spiritual concepts being shown and discussed in a movie, a rare treat these days. I had to watch it twice to digest it all.
417772
It made me cry. I recommend that you see it. It's an inspirational and educational movie.
200684
i like the show it was pretty good...however when the white man made to look black told the black family he hadnt experienced any differences at the car dealership as he had as a white man, the black family was like he just isnt getting the whole experience he doesnt know what to look for because he isnt black...i thought that was stupid...could it be that just a lot of what any race thinks is racism towards them is just some kind of make believe feeling we create just to have drama...i watched the show and the guy didnt look like he was being treated any differently to me...i like the show and will continue following it just to see if maybe im wrong.
1142534
Fascinating - yes people really tend to see what they want to see in everything, as you can see from the respones to this question. A careful reading of the question clearly shows that it was about issues, not race. Yet many saw the question as a racial question. Blacks as well as whites. A very good social experiment. To complete the circle, I hope you will send a note to every respondent and ask them to read all the answers in this new context.
324169
Curious. I could not have said it better myself. What is really sad is that in this day and age of eminence knowledge there are people who refuse to think that racism still exist. I remember from the first episode, the older white gentleman saying that he "keeps expecting someone to walk up to him and say 'hey ******'!" He had no idea and may not to this day, that it is much more subdued. \nAllot of people will bring the excuse that they were "raised that way", well I say there is no excuse, that is why we have educational television, libraries full of books the Internet, and people of all different races and cultures in every corner of the world.
855941
Borat! ha ha j/k. but it's a very funny movie if you haven't seen it, and have a gross sense of humor.\n\nI do know there is an interesting documentary out there, not sure how old it is, though i know it's rather recent, called The Bridge, which documents the people who commited suicide off of the Golden Gate Bridge for a year. Sounds morbid, but I think it's a very deep and interesting concept.
417169
I've watched both versions & loved them both.  If a person gives the show a chance & looks past the glaring loves scenes there are really great story lines & terrific characters.  The USA version especially dealt with a lot of things like gaybashing, cancer, death of loved one, addiction and other important issues. And although I hate to dissapoint the sceptics out there, I'm as straight as can be; it's just that growing up I've always known someone gay so it's no big thing.
393781
Yes and I loved it... I had it on videotape for a long time but since I made the transition to digital entertainment media, I don't drag it out anymore. Favorite Scene: When he answered the wrong number in his Bob Dylan voice. LOL. Bob...B-O-B.
664376
HAHA, YOU AGAIN! WELL I'M STILL WATCHING FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR AND WILL SMITH! THE POSITIVE IMPACTS OF TELEVISION WOULD BE THAT IT CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION AT A MODERATE RATE AND IT CONSTANTLY CHANGES. TELEVISION IS ALSO EVOLVING AS WE AS PEOPLE AND AS OUR NATION EVOLVES, SO DO OUR STORIES AND THE WAY THEY ARE DELIVERED EVOLVES. AND THAT CAN EFFECT OUR EVERY DAY LIVES WHICH MAKES ONE FEEL CONNECTED TO THE STORY OR MESSAGE.
1014921
Republican as their aim was spot on.\n\nI saw that documentary too on UK tv about how well a military person performs depending on their country's leadership.\n\nIt kinda got lost on our US cousins though as the program was only shown on UK TV.
751345
Yes.  The first 8 years I only watched occasionally due to work and my lack of a recording device.  When it happened to be on, I'd watch and lmao.  The last 2 years, I watched faithfully.  My BF gifted me with the first 8 seasons on DVD at that point, and I got all caught up.  When I feel blue, I'll pop in  a disc and feel instantly better.  Each episode is packed with little things worth a chuckle at least.  In 18 years, it'll still be funny.\n\nAs far as attachment goes, when the towers fell, people did curl up with it more.  It was good that the horror wasn't written in, but respectably nodded to with wardrobe.