PS22 Kids Speak Out on Prejudice Against Muslims (from 2002 September 11th Movie)

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One of the most compelling scenes from our September 11th docudrama that we filmed back in 2002, only months after the horrific events of 9/11/2001. The kids spoke with wisdom beyond their years, and make you wonder if the world wouldn't be a much better place if it were being run by the 10 year olds.....

Make sure you catch the many other excerpts previously posted from this project.

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[esh325]

Racism? Islam is a religion, not a race. Muslims come in all colors. Arab,Black,white,asian etc. Stop using the god damn word if you don't know what it means.

[agreggofsociety]

@esh325 thanks for the correction. :)

[CKMoon04]

It's sad that 10 year olds get it, but some adults often don't.

[hiawathasfate]

These kids are so smart and aware. I'm always impressed. Thank you so much for putting this up.

[esh325]

@ActingTheDream The title of the video had the word racism in it originally.

[ActingTheDream]

@esh325 They never said "racist" they said "prejudice". That simply means to pre- judge someone, it has nothing to do with race.

[SexxiChica011]

@xoMcFlyfanxo do just her i guess cause thats the first time i heard someone say nine one one

[Gabriellaella23]

@CKMoon04 I know right

[bulldri9]

@Toyman6000 children need to be aware as well. they need to undertsand whats going on outside their own backyard. these children will be our leaders someday and it's better that they experience and communicate things like politics at this age than be brain dead lil emo zombies with no clue of what's going on around them.

[kypsalis]

@flonkin If you would go ahead and read my comment again please. I was not being critical of the message. I agree with the message. I would never encourage anybody to be prejudiced. I'm not an ass. All I am saying is that for her to ask a question like that of a kid in that way wasn't right. Also, I was trying to make the point that it is a VAST minority of Americans who are prejudiced toward Muslims. The majority are just concerned about the threat that EXTREMIST Muslims pose.

[flonkin]

@kypsalis You haven't heard of one person being racist towards Muslim children, so therefore it doesn't happen??? Wow, ignorance is truly bliss. It's hard to believe a video encouraging people not to be prejudiced would get such backlash. There is no "political viewpoint" presented here but that! Sad that ANYBODY would be critical of such a message. Just proves the point of how important it is to be talking to our kids about such things.

[RheAnn51]

@ Agreggofsociety (just keep being kind.) :)