On Sept. 11, 2008, All Saints' Church in Petersborough, N.H. hosted a screening of Divided We Fall. 15 people attended. Ages ranged from 25-94. All viewers were Caucasian and American-born. There were 11 Episcopalians, three Unitarians, and one Jewish person.
Some of the comments from the discussion:
"We all have a story; sometimes we aren’t ready to tell it…""I don’t think this film will change people: I accept the world as it is."
"I had a visceral reaction to Sonny saying he wears a turban to piss people off & the two boys’ reaction to Sonny: good for Sonny. What a kid!"
"Who really are the terrorists? Unfortunately, our country is full of terrorists. We will always have the same problems.""The next election might change things! It takes people--in leadership roles—to make a difference."
"Prejudice is in all of us—we all have stereotypes. We have a natural response to the unfamiliar: it’s fear, and human nature is to protect ourselves. But as a people of faith, we can try to rise above these tendencies."
"The 'repent and be saved' statement in the film was particularly offensive. As a Christian, it’s hard to hear and see that kind of extremist position.""Interfaith groups give hope. It is important to study other cultures."
"Skin color is the biggest hurdle in prejudice. But, prejudice
transcends skin color.""The film did show hope."
"The Widow’s statement of love and the love that she was shown was great. Forgiveness. "
"Change CAN happen and WILL happen."
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