Episode number 3 of Series “What Do You Think”.
This film poses the question of whether an honest judgment is better than diplomatic double-talk in situations where an individual’s feelings may be hurt. We listen in on the conversation of high-school teen-agers following a school play in which a popular but untalented student has the leading role. The editor of the school paper defends his right to print an objective critical review of her performance. Other students feel that she should be let down more gently. The audience is invited to take over discussion of the issue.
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ACMI Identifier
321390
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Truth
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Belief and doubt
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Truth
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Judgment
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)