The Event: How Racist Are You?
The Event: How Racist Are You?

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The Event: How Racist Are You?

2009
Movie
48 min
English

Are we more racist than we realise? Former teacher Jane Elliot recreates her controversial exercise, as volunteers experience inequality based on eye colour, testing their susceptibility to bigotry.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Damon D'AmatoGenres: Documentary, Social Commentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the nature of racism in contemporary society by challenging viewers to confront their own biases. Through a series of experiments and discussions, it aims to reveal the subtle and overt ways racism manifests, even among individuals who consider themselves non-racist. The film encourages introspection and dialogue about race relations and systemic inequalities.

Critical Reception

This documentary received attention for its provocative approach to discussing race and implicit bias. While some praised its ability to spark conversation and self-reflection, others found its methods and conclusions to be overly simplistic or controversial. It generated significant discussion among viewers and in academic circles regarding the complexities of racism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking examination of racial bias.

  • Critiqued for its potentially simplistic or confrontational methodology.

  • Seen as a catalyst for important conversations about race.

Google audience: Information on Google user ratings and specific feedback is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The documentary's title, 'How Racist Are You?', was deliberately provocative to encourage engagement and self-examination from the audience.

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