Racial Issues and Film
What is your age?
| 28% (2) | 12-15 | |
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| 28% (2) | 16-20 | |
| 14% (1) | 21-24 | |
| 14% (1) | 25-29 | |
| 28% (2) | 30-59 | |
| 0% (0) | 60+ |
7 voters have answered this question.
Are you?
| 57% (4) | Male | |
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| 42% (3) | Female |
7 voters have answered this question.
Are you?
| 42% (3) | White | |
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| 14% (1) | Black | |
| 14% (1) | Hispanic | |
| 0% (0) | Asian | |
| 14% (1) | Native American | |
| 28% (2) | Mixed | |
| 0% (0) | Other |
7 voters have answered this question.
What source do you mostly use to determine what films you see?
| 71% (5) | Friends | |
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| 0% (0) | Movie Poster | |
| 28% (2) | TV Ad | |
| 71% (5) | Theater Trailer | |
| 0% (0) | Newspaper Ad | |
| 57% (4) | Internet | |
| 42% (3) | Movie Review |
7 voters have answered this question.
Do you recommend a film to friends if you like it?
| 100% (7) | Yes | |
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| 0% (0) | No |
7 voters have answered this question.
How do you first like to see a film?
| 71% (5) | In a theater | |
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| 14% (1) | On video/DVD | |
| 0% (0) | On regular television or cable | |
| 28% (2) | On the Internet |
7 voters have answered this question.
What would you be more likely to see?
| 85% (6) | A film with an original and interesting story I've never seen before | |
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| 14% (1) | A sequel to a movie I've already seen and liked |
7 voters have answered this question.
How many films have you seen in the last year that had a negative message about race relations?
| 42% (3) | None | |
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| 42% (3) | At least one | |
| 14% (1) | Two or more |
7 voters have answered this question.
How many films have you seen in the last year that offered positive solutions to racism?
| 42% (3) | None | |
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| 42% (3) | At least one | |
| 14% (1) | Two or more |
7 voters have answered this question.
Is racism in America a problem you are concerned about?
| 0% (0) | I think racism is America's number one problem | |
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| 57% (4) | Racism is not the number one problem, but I'm very concerned about it | |
| 42% (3) | It's not much of a problem |
7 voters have answered this question.
How would you grade Hollywood's effort to improve race relations with the films it releases?
| 14% (1) | A fair, even-handed record | |
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| 57% (4) | Could be a better record | |
| 0% (0) | Pretty bad record | |
| 28% (2) | Deplorable record |
7 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel movies depict the problems of racism more than they show us solutions to the problem?
| 14% (1) | Usually show the problem and never show a realistic solution | |
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| 42% (3) | Usually show the problem and sometimes show unrealistic solutions | |
| 42% (3) | Usually show the problem and sometimes show realistic solutions | |
| 0% (0) | Usually show the problem and always show realistic solutions |
7 voters have answered this question.
When you hear racist remarks or see racist acts, do you ever take a personal stand and defend others' rights?
| 50% (3) | Never do | |
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| 0% (0) | Wish I could, but I'm usually afraid to because of what my friends might think | |
| 0% (0) | Don't care. People should stand up for themselves | |
| 50% (3) | I do get involved and defend the rights of others |
6 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider yourself?
| 42% (3) | Sometimes racist in word or deed, but I don't mean to be | |
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| 57% (4) | Never racist, I am always on the side of equality | |
| 0% (0) | Racist. I do not believe in equality and have personal reasons for this belief |
7 voters have answered this question.
Would you feel happier if you were able to freely make friends with people of any race?
| 100% (6) | Yes | |
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| 0% (0) | No |
6 voters have answered this question.
Would you be interested in seeing a film that depicts a group of young people in racial confrontation, but then find a realistic way to settle their differences, and/or even become friends in the final outcome?
| 16% (1) | Very interested in seeing it | |
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| 83% (5) | Somewhat interested | |
| 0% (0) | Not very interested in it |
6 voters have answered this question.
Do you think a film that depicts a group of young people in racial confrontation, but then find a realistic way to settle their differences, and/or even become friends in the final outcome would be unique?
| 16% (1) | Very unique idea | |
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| 0% (0) | Fairly unique idea | |
| 66% (4) | Common idea | |
| 16% (1) | Overused idea |
6 voters have answered this question.
If you saw a film that presented realistic solutions to racism in our society, do you think as many people as possible should see it, and would you recommend it to others?
| 66% (4) | Yes | |
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| 33% (2) | No |
6 voters have answered this question.
Do you live in the United States?
| 100% (7) | Yes | |
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| 0% (0) | No |
7 voters have answered this question.
