Discussion: The Blinding of Sergeant Isaac Woodard

Discussion Questions:

View the video, respond to question 1 (25 points), another of your choosing (25 points) and respond to at least one classmate (25 points):

1. What are your thoughts after viewing this video? Use examples from the documentary to support your claims?
2. How did Isaac Woodard’s service in World War II and his subsequent treatment reflect the broader contradictions of American democracy in the mid-20th century?
3. What challenges did the NAACP face in seeking justice for Isaac Woodard, and how did the legal system’s response to his case reflect broader societal attitudes toward racial injustice?
4. How did figures like Orson Welles and Woody Guthrie use their platforms to raise awareness about Isaac Woodard’s case?
5. What challenges did the NAACP face in seeking justice for Isaac Woodard, and how did the legal system’s response to his case reflect broader societal attitudes toward racial injustice?
6. The documentary highlights the long-term significance of Isaac Woodard’s story in the struggle for civil rights. How does his story resonate with ongoing issues of racial injustice in America?

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