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cq7.docx-Watch Virunga Film (available on Netflix) and check out film webpage:
-Watch ppt lecture(see attachment)
1. complete 5 comprehension questions:
1). How does the situation in DRC around Virunga compare to Sierre Leone in the 90s? What is the same/different?
2). Choose one actor in Virunga (rangers, DRC govt, media, rebels, SOCO, etc) and describe their role in terms of interest and responsibility for the chaos. How can this particular actor be held accountable for its actions?
3). What features of this film increases its utility for a human rights campaign? Is it an effective educational piece?
4). Would Global Witness's campaign be as successful without the film? Why/why not?
5). What factors do you think led the Church of England to divest its holdings from SOCO? Do you think this action would be replicated by other shareholders?
2. Forum:
Write a post for the forum on your impressions of the film.
What do you think will lead to success for this human rights campaign? How important is the film? The accessibility of the business actor (SOCO)? Or other features? Discuss your impressions.
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