VOICED: Videos of US homeless beatings spike online

The video discusses the controversial 2001 movie 'Bum Fights' and its impact, leading to a surge in copycat videos depicting violence against the homeless. These videos, often created by teenagers, have been tracked extensively online. The demographic of those arrested for such violence is predominantly young, white men from various economic backgrounds. A proposed law aims to classify violence against the homeless as a hate crime, potentially leading to harsher penalties.

What was the main controversy surrounding the movie 'Bum Fights'?

• It won several awards for its content.

• It was banned in all countries.

• It was a documentary about homelessness.

• It depicted excessive violence against the homeless.

What role did teenagers play in the trend of 'bum fighting' videos?

• They were the primary victims.

• They protested against the videos.

• They were unaware of the trend.

• They created and shared the videos.

Who is Andrew Davis in the context of the video?

• A filmmaker who created 'Bum Fights'.

• A former homeless person who witnessed the violence.

• A YouTube influencer promoting the videos.

• A politician advocating for homeless rights.

What surprising pattern was observed in the arrests related to violence against the homeless?

• Only women were arrested for these crimes.

• Most arrested were elderly individuals.

• The arrests were mostly of minority groups.

• The majority were young, white males from various economic backgrounds.

What legal change is being proposed regarding violence against the homeless?

• To provide financial incentives for reporting it.

• To ignore it as a non-issue.

• To classify it as a minor offense.

• To classify it as a hate crime.