Half the Sky - part 1 was on last night, did anyone see it?

[redqueen]

I meant to but I was busy. And I meant to kick the earlier thread about it, too.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12559090

Poorly timed vacation.



Thought I'd share this from PBS:

Did you miss last night's first episode of Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity? For one week only you can watch the whole episode online at http://to.pbs.org/QJG1SV.

Part 2 airs tonight at 9/8c (check local listings for times near you).

Discussion of the film was a trending topic on Twitter. What did you think of it?

[OregonBlue]

1. I saw it and it is very good. Some real tear jerker moments. Impressive documentary.

[JTFrog]

6. It's not an easy watch.

There were times I had to pause and go outside and just breathe for a minute.

But it's so worth it. The message is very important.

[redqueen]

7. I'm almost afraid to watch. nt

[JTFrog]

8. These stories need to be heard.

There are plenty of triggers. If you can make it through them, I do think it's worth it.

[Warpy]

2. They are running it here---at 3 AM.

I suppose I'll have to watch it online.

The local PBS station, it sucketh.

[redqueen]

4. Well now you are all linkethed up. :) nt

[CrispyQ]

3. I got part one on tape.

I can tape & watch a DVD, which is what I did last night. But I have not figured out if I can tape & watch another channel on TV. I don't think so. Tonight I want to watch the debate. However, in our area, the show was aired twice, so I may have a chance to tape the second showing.

It's just like "Miss Representation" when Oprah aired it on her channel - she only did two airings! Only two? I could not believe that!

[redqueen]

5. Ha, yes... well you know how it is... these women aren't the crowd-pleasingly sexxxy kind,

who are so popular with viewers... or the 'we like sexism too, it's fun!' kind, who are so popular with those fond of using the 'but a woman said this, so it's not sexist!' fallacy ... hard to draw in viewers with this kinda stuff, ya know?

[seabeyond]

11. victim redq. you are being a victim. what is that shit. speaking out makes a woman a

victim. shutting up and taking the bullshit doesnt.

i do not get that thinking.

[locks]

9. Half the Sky

The documentary will be shown again in Denver PBS Channel 12 on Oct.9, all in one night.

[redqueen]

10. Thanks!

And welcome to DU!

[ismnotwasm]

12. Didn't see it,

But I'm looking forward to it

[seabeyond]

13. sounds informative and good. i probably will not watch. so any insight or revelation is welcome. nt