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Beyond Empathy: Film and Solidarity by kate is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) The author argues that using documentary films solely to build empathy for marginalized groups reinforces white supremacy by positioning whiteness as the lens through which others are viewed and judged. 2) While changing perceptions of individuals is important, overemphasizing this leaves less room to challenge the structures and systems that reinforce inequality. 3) The author advocates moving beyond using film just to build empathy, and instead focusing on how film can build solidarity by empowerin

Author
kate
Language
EN