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The senseless violence that happens on America's college campuses all in the name of joining a fraternity or sorority has left an indelible, traumatic mark on the victims of hazing. Hazing rituals, more often than is discussed, has also lead to deadly outcomes for initiants, snuffing out the bright future these young people may have had. In this episode of Left of Black, host Dr. Mark Anthony Neal is joined by long-time friend and colleague, filmmaker and anti-sexist activist, Byron Hurt. His new film, "HAZING," tackles the culture behind the oft-mysterious practice and goes beyond college campuses to look at hazing in other formations, such as the military and even marching bands.
"HAZING" is currently streaming on PBS Online. Watch it here: www.pbs.org/video/hazing-uiisvk/
Byron Hurt combines his award-winning documentary films with a dynamic speaking style that challenges audiences to question gender, race, and class in American culture. His highly acclaimed documentary "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and broadcast nationally on PBS’ Emmy award-winning series Independent Lens. His film "Soul Food Junkies" won best documentary at several film festivals, and also premiered on Independent Lens. "HAZING" also premiered on Independent Lens nationwide on PBS on September 12, 2022.
You can learn more about the incredible body of work by documentary film director Byron Hurt and the speaking engagements he does across the country here: www.bhurt.com/
Left of Black is a web series featuring interviews with Black Studies scholars produced by the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke University.
Directed and edited by Eric Barstow.
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