Ep 18. A Class Divided

In "A Class Divided," the 18th episode of Frontline's third season, the show explores an experiment conducted by a teacher in 1968 and its lasting impact. The experiment, led by third-grade teacher Jane Elliott, split her class into two groups based on eye color - blue-eyed and brown-eyed. The blue-eyed children were given special privileges and praised, while the brown-eyed children were belittled and made to feel inferior.

The experiment sought to teach the children about discrimination and prejudice by having them experience it firsthand. The results were startling, and the episode follows up with some of the participants 14 years later to see how it affected their worldview.

As the show dives deeper into the experiment, it explores the impact of discrimination and prejudice on society as a whole. Using firsthand accounts from participants and experts in the field, the episode delves into the lasting impact of racism and how it is perpetuated throughout generations.

"A Class Divided" is a thought-provoking and emotional episode that delves into the deep-rooted issues of discrimination and prejudice. It challenges viewers to examine their own biases and prejudices and encourages them to take action to create a better, more just society.