How Powerful, Graphic Photos Can Impact America's Psyche

The video explores the role of graphic images in media, discussing their potential to drive social change and the ethical dilemmas they pose. It highlights historical examples like the Vietnam War and Emmett Till, and examines contemporary issues with graphic content, using the Columbine shooting as a case study. The video concludes with a discussion on balancing storytelling with sensitivity in journalism.

What historical event is highlighted as an example of a powerful image sparking social change?

• The Gulf War

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• The Iraq War

Which magazine published gruesome photos of Emmett Till that helped expose racism in America?

• Time

• Life

• Jet

• Newsweek

What was John Temple's role during the Columbine High School shooting?

• A teacher at the school

• A police officer on the scene

• The editor of the Rocky Mountain News

• A parent of a student

What is a potential risk of publishing too many graphic images according to the transcript?

• Boosting social media engagement

• Improving public awareness

• Inspiring copycats

• Increasing newspaper sales

What is the challenge journalists face when publishing images in the internet era?

• Balancing storytelling with the risk of attracting trolls

• Finding images that are not copyrighted

• Ensuring images are high resolution

• Making images go viral