YOUTH ACTIVISM: Misguided & Naive or Breath of Fresh Air & Hope?
May 25, 2021
Hosted by Dr. Carole Lieberman
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Episode Description
The one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death is a perfect time to explore the new tsunami of youth activism and to ask: is it misguided and naive or a breath of fresh air and hope? Today's guests, Laura Pellegrini and Stefano Da Frè, Co-Directors and Producers of “The Day I Had To Grow Up", a Documentary About Youth Activism, say “George Floyd’s death brought forth a new wave of activism towards racial discrimination. It marked a moment in American society where marches were joined by people from all walks of life." The film showcases 6 activists and the events that shaped their political lives, including: the Parkland shooting, student debt, women's roles, the climate crisis, money and politics, social media, BLM and more. These activists give impassioned speeches about the causes they believe in. But, although they are stirring and articulate, do they really know enough about these issues, from the perspective of their short lives, to tell political, educational and corporate leaders they're wrong and to call for the changes they want? Do they deserve to be listened to just because they will be living in a future that they say we grownups have messed up? The documentary won 1st place (Special Jury Prize) at the Prague International Film Festival - a top-level film festival in Europe and is officially in a BAFTA Qualified Film Festival (Documentary Category) at Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, Wales, UK.
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Dr. Carole Lieberman
Dr. Carole Lieberman is the psychiatrist the world trusts for help coping with today's times. She is also the preeminent authority on the psychology of show biz and the psychological influence of media. A multiple Emmy award-winner, Dr. Lieberman has spent over a decade analyzing the psychological impact of world events, as a guest and host on all major media outlets. She has appeared on "Oprah", CNN, “Entertainment Tonight, “Good Morning America”, "The Today Show", “The O’Reilly Factor”, Court TV, the BBC, and numerous other high profile shows. Her work has garnered numerous awards, including those from the Writers Guild of America, City of Los Angeles and the Film Advisory Board. Dr. Carole's latest book, Coping with Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted, a psychological survival guide, has recently been released. She maintains a star-studded practice in Beverly Hills and is listed in numerous Who’s Who directories.
