Eye Opener
“If you think it couldn't happen here or it wouldn't happen now, this may prove to be a bit of an Eye Opener!”
Synopsis
Jane Elliott, an internationally acclaimed diversity champion, conducts her Blue-eyed, Brown-eyed Exercise in Glasgow, Scotland with thirty-five volunteers from across the United Kingdom. Many of the blue-eyed participants were shocked at their own reactions to what for many of them was the new experience of being powerless. Many of the brown-eyed participants were shocked at how easy they found it to go along with what was happening even though they knew it was wrong. They all have a better understanding of the systematic nature of racism as well as the awareness of how their actions or inaction can reinforce and perpetuate it. Eye Opener shows this exercise is as relevant and necessary in the UK today as it was in Riceville, Iowa in 1968.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2004
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Eye Opener
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Eye Opener about?
Jane Elliott, an internationally acclaimed diversity champion, conducts her Blue-eyed, Brown-eyed Exercise in Glasgow, Scotland with thirty-five volunteers from across the United Kingdom. Many of the blue-eyed participants were shocked at their own reactions to what for many of them was the new experience of being powerless. Many of the brown-eyed participants were shocked at how easy they found it to go along with what was happening even though they knew it was wrong. They all have a better understanding of the systematic nature of racism as well as the awareness of how their actions or inaction can reinforce and perpetuate it. Eye Opener shows this exercise is as relevant and necessary in the UK today as it was in Riceville, Iowa in 1968.
Who directed Eye Opener?
Eye Opener was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Eye Opener?
The principal cast of Eye Opener includes Jane Elliott.
When was Eye Opener released and how long is it?
Eye Opener was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 50m.