VOICED : Manifestacion de feministas contra Polanski en Paris

VOICED : Manifestacion de feministas contra Polanski en Paris

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Arts, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Two activists protested topless against Romain Polanski during his retrospective at the Cinemateca Francesa in Paris, highlighting accusations of sexual assault against him. Despite being removed, the protest continued outside. An online petition to cancel the event gathered 26,000 signatures, but the Cinemateca refused to cancel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protest against Romain Polanski at the Cinemateca Francesa?

His latest film release

Accusations of sexual assault

A political statement

His nationality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the activists take after being removed from the Cinemateca Francesa?

They apologized

They continued protesting outside

They left the area

They contacted the media

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many signatures did the online petition to cancel the retrospective gather?

10,000

26,000

50,000

5,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the Cinemateca Francesa to the petition?

They refused to cancel the event

They issued a public apology

They postponed the event

They canceled the event