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 is the main criticism of the movie Bum Fights?

How has the phenomenon of bum fighting evolved since the release of Bum Fights?

What impact has the internet had on the visibility of violence against the homeless?

What patterns have been observed regarding the demographics of those arrested for assaults against the homeless?

What legislative proposal has been made regarding violence against the homeless?