As someone who works primarily with university students, it was particularly moving to see how the movement involved a deeply rooted collaboration between university students and the Nashville community.
Throughout the discussion following the film, Rev. Vivian emphasized two key points to successful nonviolent movements:
- Successful nonviolent movements utilize nonviolent strategy. A movement without strategy is unlikely to succeed at its goals. Strategy also gives key motivation for the persistence and discipline needed for success.
- Successful nonviolent movements are intentional about relationships. They must be built on mutual respect, connecting over shared vision, and practice the nonviolent principles behind the movement itself.
Rev. Vivian shared his insights with participants for 90 minutes. |
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