On October 18, the Multicultural Outreach Team will show a two-part documentary film to engage students in discussion. Both parts to the film will be shown from 6-9 p.m. in Schroeder Hall, room 130.
After the showing, there will be time for small group discussion for students to explore the topics shown in the film. The viewings are free and open to ISU students. Free snacks and drinks will also be provided for those who attend.
Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist is the story of Manti Te’o, a popular football player who was catfished in 2013. This film explores ideas of struggling with trans identity, athletic culture, toxic masculinity, family of origin issues, and how to position faith in one’s development, along with the positive and negative outcomes that can arise when normal coping strategies do not work.
The showings of this film are intended to spark conversation between ISU students to empower those who may struggle with identity today. The mission of the Multicultural Outreach Team is to improve the mental health of ISU’s campus community and confront social injustices by positioning systematically marginalized voices at the center of the conversation. Engaging the ISU community in important dialogue allows for an increase in equity and inclusivity in a real way on campus.
This event is about using positive and interactive ways to have important discussions, not debates, about topics that are often being portrayed in a negative way.
The Multicultural Outreach Team will also be hosting “Multicultural Mondays,” held once a month to spark discussions between students about important topics. Free food will be provided along with a chance to win prizes.
For more information on the upcoming movie night or other events hosted by the Multicultural Outreach Team, call Student Counseling Services at (309) 438-3655, email MulticulturalOutreachTeam@IllinoisState.edu, or follow @isu_scs on Instagram.
