Unless A Death Occurs: Hazing
Examined
An
incisive documentary on the pervasiveness of hazing on America's high school
and college campuses. In particular, this film traces the tragic steps of
Walter Dean Jennings, a Plattsburgh State University freshman, who untimely
paid the highest price for admittance into a fraternity banned by college
authorities.
Unless A Death Occurs order form 
(pdf format)
The story, although grim and
wrought with painful scenes of violence and humiliation, is also powerful
testimony to a community's pledge not to let a death occur without sustainable
intervention.
Based on
plea agreements structured by Richard Cantwell, District Attorney for Clinton
County, NY the film is granted unprecedented access into normally secret
events. Interviews conducted with 11 fraternity members responsible for the
hazing death of Walter Dean Jennings provide firsthand account of the events.
The result is an in-depth analysis of the conditions that sustain hazing
behavior.
Analysis
is provided in part by two national experts in the field of hazing, Professor
and journalist Hank Nuwer of Franklin College along with Professor Elizabeth
Allen of the University of Maine. The DVD is supported by interviews with District
Attorney Richard Cantwell, Officers of the Plattsburgh Police Department,
William Laundry, Dean of Students at Plattsburgh State, and many others.
The
documentary reflects the effort of an entire community to face tragic facts,
learn and caution others against similar behaviors. What emerges is a
passionate and emotional argument toward ending hazing in America.
Purchasing Information
Media Lab
at Mountain Lake PBS will process all orders and distribute purchased materials
accordingly.
- Individual DVD: $29.95
- Educational Package: $300
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Groups
and organizations purchasing the educational package will receive the licensing
rights, allowing them to show the documentary as many times as desired, for
three years
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Additionally,
the educational package contains a study guide that can be used to facilitate
discussions with students and members. The study guide was created by Hank
Nuwer, a leading authority on hazing, who is also featured in the documentary
Three Easy Ways to Order
- Call toll free at 1-800-836-5700
ext. 100
- Go online at www.mountainlake.org/store/storefs.htm
- Complete the order form and
submit to Media Lab at Mountain Lake PBS
Unless A Death Occurs order form (pdf format)
