Blog 9 Activism

This is a bit of a nation and even world wide issue of social importance more so than a community importance but regardless I am very much against the death penalty, which is very controversial among many, but it’ something I feel very strongly about.  I don’t think it is ever ok for the government to decide when someone’s life should simply be ended due to his or her misdeeds.  As an act of protest I would probably make a film about the inmates’ lives leading up to their death.  I would create a connection with them through interviews with them personally and their families and friends and the event that condemned them.  I would highlight the humanity in the inmate and reveal the chance for forgiveness and hope in them even if it’s just a sliver and I would show to anyone willing to watch.  I think that the media could definitely be advantageous.  The more media the more circulation my film would get.  I only have so many resources so as much coverage it could get would be ideal to allow more eyes to see it and hopefully more hearts turned to compassion rather than condemnation. 

I think my protest will be over after the completed project is seen for the first time by someone who had no part in helping me make it, regardless if it was an effective video that purges my desired to turn someone towards compassion or not.