Questions related to the video, An Unlikely Friendship.

1) Have your ideas changed now that you have seen the film?  In what ways?

2) Moral courage refers to the courage to do what is right even when it may cause difficulty or pout you in the “out” crowd.  What did C.P. give up when he tore up his Klan card?

3) What is a hero?  Do you think C.P. and Ann are heroes?  Why or why not?

4) Did the conflict between rich and poor forge a bond between poor whites and poor blacks in Durham?  Did the presence of a thriving black middle class influence the turn of events?  How does one define upper-, middle- and lower-class?

5) What moments in the film were most powerful or unexpected for you?

6) What were some of the turning points that lead Ann to change her view of white people?

7) What were some of the turning points that helped C.P. change his views about Blacks, Jews and Catholics?

8)  Did C.P. and Ann make equivalent changes in their lives?

9) Have you ever experienced one event, interaction or conversation that dramatically changed your viewpoint about a person or issue?