The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie Ted and Courtney Balaker: College Students Are Rejecting Wokeness
Jul 24, 2024
Ted and Courtney Balaker, creators of The Coddling of the American Mind documentary, discuss Gen Z mental health, free speech, DEI programs, oppressor-victim worldview, and distributing films on Substack. They share insights on student experiences, censorship, non-traditional media backgrounds, and working with Drew Carey. Visual storytelling's power and the decision to release the film on an innovative platform are also highlighted.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Selection Process of College Students with Unique Challenges
01:46 • 2min
Transforming Perspectives and Activism in College
03:36 • 12min
Exploring Strategies to Gain Credibility and the Reception of a Movie on College Campuses
16:02 • 4min
Challenges and Innovations in Film Distribution
19:32 • 16min
Emphasizing Human Stories and Movie Promotion
35:54 • 2min