Jason Mitchell Talks White Supremacy Rallies: "It Hasn't Changed, None of This is New" | TIFF 2017

The transcript discusses the perception of change in society, arguing that while many believe the world has changed, it is merely the awareness of issues that has increased. The conversation touches on the role of social media in bringing these issues to light and compares current events to historical contexts, suggesting that these challenges are not new. The discussion also explores the choice between acknowledging these realities or continuing to live in denial.

What does the speaker suggest about the awareness of societal issues?

• The issues are entirely new to everyone.

• Some people have always been aware, while others are just waking up.

• Only recently have people started to notice them.

• Everyone has always been aware of them.

According to the speaker, what choice does society face regarding these issues?

• To ignore them completely.

• To acknowledge and address them or continue ignoring them.

• To rely on social media for solutions.

• To wait for them to resolve on their own.

How does the speaker view the role of social media in addressing societal issues?

• As a solution to all problems.

• As a means to make people aware.

• As a way to pretend issues don't exist.

• As a tool for distraction.

What historical period does the speaker's movie depict?

• The 1980s

• The 1920s

• The 1940s

• The 1960s

What is the speaker's perspective on the relevance of past issues to the present?

• Past issues are only relevant in movies.

• Past issues are irrelevant today.

• Past issues have been completely resolved.

• Past issues are still relevant today.