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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!"

January 1, 2004 0h 50m

Originally released in 2004. Eye Opener is a documentary film. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jane Elliott

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2004 22 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

How long is Eye Opener?

Eye Opener has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Eye Opener released?

Eye Opener was released on January 1, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Eye Opener?

The main cast of Eye Opener includes Jane Elliott.