(Sat, Mar 9 @ 10:30a CST/11:30a EST) Documentary: Indoctrinate U

(Sat, Mar 9 @ 10:30a CST/11:30a EST) Documentary: Indoctrinate U

Indoctrinate U (2007) by Evan Coyne Maloney is a captivating exploration of ideological conformism and political correctness in American higher education.

Through interviews and investigations on various college campuses, the film exposes the use of institutional mechanisms, such as speech codes, to punish students who express political views that are unpopular within academia.

The documentary covers anti-military protests, the treatment of conservative students, and the influence of race, ethnicity, and gender in educational institutions.

It also features interviews with various thinkers, including David French and Greg Lukianoff, who discuss the role of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education in promoting academic freedom and protecting students' rights.

The documentary highlights the struggles faced by students and professors with diverse viewpoints, showcasing instances of segregation, suppression of free speech, and the monopolization of ideas in the academic world.