MTV documentary called “White People” causing outrage on social media

A new MTV documentary called “White People” purports to ask the “very uncomfortable” questions about white privilege and white frustration.

It documents the perceived struggle that White teens and twenty-somethings have in coming to terms with their identity. Dakota, a 22-year-old from a small town in Virgina, for example, has a moment of awakening when he joins a historically black college. Another student by the name of Katy is convinced that being white prevented her from receiving...

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From: Lovelyti's News Network

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Rural China: 'A job' - social media and working far from home

A skilled worker who has come to the town from outside to work on an engineering project talks about how he uses social media despite being faraway from home for long periods.

This short documentary film was made as part of the UCL Global Social Media Impact Study (http://whywepost.com).

Funded by the European Research Council (ERC Project 2011-AdG-295486).

CREDITS

Filmmaker:

Kiki Wang (http://www.bestkiki.com)

Anthropologist:

Tom McDonald

Thanks to:

Mr Xu

Minzu University of...

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From: UCL Why We Post

Related topics : social media jobs from home

Social Networking Documentary (Part 2)

This is Part 2 of my social networking documentary. This was a project I did during the spring of 2007 for my Documentary Media class at SIUE.

This has been compared to the 'Mastering the Internet' video.

In Part 2 (being interviewed, in order): Brad Bolt, Zachary Groves, Eric Seiffert, Liz Southcombe, Corey Goodman (aka Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship), Whisperwall, Marc Eriksen, Chris Schrage, Russ Kramer, Dr. Mike Dudley (of SIUE)

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From: Jason Voigt

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Extended Preview - Sexual Violence, Social Media and Society: Is Canada Facing a Crisis

Kimothy Walker previews the upcoming CPAC special Sexual Violence, Social Media and Society. This new documentary examines the impact of sexual violence and the perceived acceptance of it in our society.

See it on CPAC: Dec. 11 @ 10 p.m. ET, Dec. 12 @ 6 p.m. ET and Dec 13 @ 9 p.m. ET. You can also look for it at cpac.ca starting Dec. 14.

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From: cpac

Related topics : media social impact on society

Not So Social Media documentary

Produced by Child Development Institute, the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services and Chalkboard Media, this film focuses on cyberbullying and sexting and how we can engage with each other respectfully online.

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From: CDI Canada

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Rural China: Basketball and social media

For a high school student from rural north China, the social media platform QQ provides a way to indulge in his greatest passion: basketball.

He talks about why he loves the sport, the difference between playing online and offline, and how having multiple accounts can help you to perform better in the game.

This short documentary film was made as part of the UCL Global Social Media Impact Study (http://whywepost.com).

Funded by the European Research Council (ERC Project...

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From: UCL Why We Post

Related topics : social media platforms in china

Social Media Documentary Featuring Roise

Thank You Céline Chassé for creating this documentary on my work. And Special thanks to Envoyé Spécial And FRANCE 2 for Broadcasting the video.

Also thanks to everyone who has congratulated me. Thanks to all the Agency who has contacted me.I hope we will work on a long term.

Original link of the published documentary: http://goo.gl/DHN1Ya

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From: Roise Uddin

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Doco180 Announced

In partnership with With Her in Mind Network (whimn.com.au), Doco180 offers female creatives funding to make social media-friendly documentaries. For the full application guidelines visit screenaustralia.gov.au. Applications close 19 April 2017.

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From: Screen Australia

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