The case of the Jena 6 took place in 2006.
"Six black students at Jena High School in Central Louisiana were arrested in December 2006 after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises. The six black students were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy. They face up to 100 years in prison without parole. The fight took place amid mounting racial tension after a black student sat under a tree in the schoolyard where only white students sat. The next day three nooses were hanging from the tree"
React to the film. Be sure to discuss your thoughts, feelings and conerns. What THEMES are present? This response should be 5-6 sentences in length.
"Six black students at Jena High School in Central Louisiana were arrested in December 2006 after a school fight in which a white student was beaten and suffered a concussion and multiple bruises. The six black students were charged with attempted murder and conspiracy. They face up to 100 years in prison without parole. The fight took place amid mounting racial tension after a black student sat under a tree in the schoolyard where only white students sat. The next day three nooses were hanging from the tree"
React to the film. Be sure to discuss your thoughts, feelings and conerns. What THEMES are present? This response should be 5-6 sentences in length.
