Pollard on Film

This programme, including clips from the film, explores the concept of historical truth expressed in the film Vantage Point. 

The programme invites discussion of the question "In this media driven world, can any of us really know what is true?" - and sets up any talk about truth.

Published: 25th Mar 08
Length: 5.22

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 Suggestion for use

1. Show the first part of the programme - then freeze frame on the question "In this media driven world, can any of us really know what is true?" 
2. Invite people to share their answers with one another
3. Invite feedback, and discuss what our answers tell us about:
   • our view of the media - how influential is it in shaping how we view the world?
   • our view of humanity - can people and their opinions be trusted?
   • our view of reality - what does it mean to say that something is true, and how can we know anything for certain?
4. Show the rest of the programme
5. Deliver a short talk lifting off from the suggestion to look at Luke's intentions in writing his account of Jesus' life (Luke 1:1-4) - illustrating with contemporary quotes about truth and relativism (NB these links into the large collection of relevant Bible references and contemporary quotes are free to anyone with a subscription to Tools for Talks - non-subscribers can obtain immediate access with a 1 year or 30 day subscription).

Background reading

Before using this programme you may find the following helpful:

• A sample chapter from "Truth Wars: Talking about tolerance" (a Damaris book)
• An article about truth and freedom (from Culturewatch.org)
• An article about Baudrillard's influence on popular thinking (from Culturewatch.org)
• An article about truth and reality tv (from Culturewatch.org)
• Wikipedia articles on people mentioned in the programme (NB we cannot vouch for the accuracy of any content in wikipedia):
  • Baudrillard

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