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Through the stories of two dramatically different debate teams, this fascinating documentary sheds light on the win-at-all-costs tactics of top high school debaters, and shows how an unlikely duo devised a novel strategy to bring debate back to its roots.
Premieres June 16.
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> I will keep looking for the soundtrack information.
> All I could find was a rock time line quiz on the
> official website, and one song mentioned - Death Cab
> for Cutie - Transatlanticism
Awesome song! I did some checking around too and couldn't find any info. Is it possible credit is given to the artists at the end of the documentary?
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I will keep looking for the soundtrack information. All I could find was a rock time line quiz on the official website, and one song mentioned - Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism
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As a former debater, I really enjoyed this film. I was wondering if anyone here would be able to provide a list of all of the songs in the movie? That would be great. Thanks
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Re: Resolved subject Richard Funches interviewed on Radio Show
Jul 25, 2008 11:17 AM
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I second that, great interview.
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Re: Resolved subject Richard Funches interviewed on Radio Show
Jul 24, 2008 5:39 PM
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Great interview! Thanks for the link! Yes, a Part 2 would be awesome!
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Resolved subject Richard Funches interviewed on Radio Show
Jul 23, 2008 11:36 AM
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Richard Funches was interviewed on The Michael Koolidge Show as part of Podcast #102
http://koolidge.com/audio.php
Interesting discussion...hopefully there will be a Part 2!
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Jul 15, 2008 3:29 PM
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This documentary is a revealing & powerful film regarding the potential of ALL students to achieve and the training grounds for our future govt. leaders. I find it inspiring that youth from different walks can connect so clearly around debate; and yet it is disappointing at the end for bias to determine the outcomes of this intellectual contest. This is an ugly mirror image to the inherently biased perspective of the governing class to rebellion/revolution argument. Whether or not you agree with either persepctive, the films gritty details make their realization undeniable.
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I never was interested in debate. After watching this program I was moved. being from the inner city I could relate & understand. I think that these two young men were brilliant, but not focus on racism but more of the oppress. How the inner city may not have the resources for programs like debate or anything else to help kids have productive lives. No kid should be left behind, it's not about black or white but more like rich & poor. This was a great piece of film.
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I just wanted to welcome all the new posters we have on the board. I hope you enjoy spending your time with us!
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I'll have to check that book out.
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Might have been stronger for the filmmakers to at least acknowledge a very similar story that occurred in Kansas City and was profiled in the book, Cross X. I'm a former high school debater but out of the scene for almost 30 years. People still active in the field, when I mention this film and the story involved, immediately mention the book.
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As a parent of a nationally ranked high school debater, I was both moved and entertained by Resolved. Not only did ever element ring true to me (including the fact that many highly ranked debaters do not do well academically), I became more "RESOLVED" to fight for my son's team who are truly underserved by the community where I reside. These kids, many of whom do not fit the mold of the high school athlete have found a home with debate, a place where their skills and minds can grow, learn and succeed. I applaud HBO and the filmmakers for making such a wonderful and informative film - as I prepare to bring my son to the Michigan Debate Institute in two days, I am reminded of why I am proud to be a debate mom.
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I watched and enjoyed Resolved last night, primarily because it brought back many great memories of my years as a debate coach. But it also reminded me of the serious flaw in interscholastic high school debate. That is the rapid-fire delivery and poor communication skills that are taught and encouraged by coaches, teachers, and tournament directors.
When I created my debate team twenty years ago, we eschewed participating in two-person policy debate. Instead, we concentrated on the values-oriented Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate. To me, that was more conducive to teaching students to think at a higher level and to developing an effective means for expressing and defending points of view.
Indeed, LD was founded with the intent of being a distinct alternative to preexisting policy debate. The widely circulated story about its origin is that, when the contemporary sponsors of policy debate were invited to observe the final round of the 1979 National Tournament, they found that its structure, speed, and jargon rendered it incomprehensible. In order to maintain the sponsorship, the National Forensic League introduced LD debate.
I have been out of the debate circuit for a while but after watching Resolved, it is apparent that policy debate has not become any better in teaching the skill of communication. I applaud Richard and Louis for attempting to shift the paradigm but even they succumbed to fast delivery style common to the activity.
It was also clear that the appearance of the debaters has not changed much. I have never become used to seeing ratty t-shirts, baseball caps, papers strewn all over the room, and food and drink interspersed among the debris. If presidential candidates addressed people in this way, they would never get a vote. But, again, no responsible adult in charge seems to care. The art of persuasion is more than just words (although it would be nice if you could understand those words).
I have had the opportunity to work with a number of very talented debaters from several schools, some of them even went on to win prestigious tournaments. I would like to see HBO follow up Resolved with a look at how debate should be conducted and focus on the Lincoln-Douglas format. Perhaps people who watch it will get a better impression of a very valuable activity for students.
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I found this documentary very educational! Somewhat the debate has made me upset, well not somewhat, Richard Funches and Louis Blackwell clearly won the debate but the judge did not want to give it to them and had no good reason for choosing the other team! I felt bad when Louis cried because it's so hard to get your point across about racism, even when you go through it on a daily bases. As an black male myself, I know! I highly respect and look up to Richard and Louis and I am a 32 Year old male! They lost that debate even know they really won, they haven't quit. They went on to debate in college, straight up heroes!!! KEEP IT UP.
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