Imperial Dreams
Who is the main character of the film?
Bambi
What are two basic things people need to survive?
level 1- physiological (food, water, sleep)
What do we call the process where factories closed and jobs left Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s?
deindustrialization
What city is home to famous rappers like Common, Chief Keef, and Chance the Rapper?
Chicago
This is the official mascot of Richards High School,
What is Bambi's son's name?
Day
Can you name one way people stay safe?
level 2- (having a home, protection, answers will vary)
Why did many young people in Chicago turn to gangs after losing access to steady jobs?
What is they needed money and saw gangs as a way to survive?
What kind of music is Chief Keef famous for?
Drill
Who dressed as Richie the Warrior?
Ryan Pack Boykin
What did Bambi's uncle want him to do?
be involved in crime, drugs, gang
Why is it important to have friends or people who care about you?
level 3- So you don’t feel lonely, for support, to feel loved, etc
How has Chicago drill music both reflected and influenced the realities of violence in some neighborhoods?
What is it reflects real struggles and street life, but can also intensify conflicts when lyrics call out rival crews or glorify violence?
What is one way hip hop has been used as a tool for activism or protest?
What is calling out racism, police violence, or inequality through lyrics?
What did the Boys Soccer team win 2 years in a row?
Conference championship
What does Bambi end up doing in his life?
How can someone feel proud of themselves?
level 4- Doing well in school, getting a compliment, reaching a goal, etc
According to public health data, what two statistics are higher in Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods compared to the safest ones?
What are poverty, segregation, and unemployment (other acceptable answers: racism, bad schools, government neglect)?
What’s a criticism some people have of mainstream rap music when it comes to violence?
What is it sometimes glorifies violence, drug use, or harmful stereotypes?
Who is the coach of Bowling?
Jacobo
Name one reason Bambi was a good father
answers will vary
what are self-actualization needs?
to be your best self or follow your dreams, be happy and fulfilled
Based on all the documents, name three root causes of gun violence in Chicago that are connected to systems or structures, not just individuals.
What are poverty, segregation, and unemployment (other acceptable answers: racism, bad schools, government neglect)?
How can educators and communities use hip hop culture as a solution instead of a cause of violence?
What is through hip hop-based education, youth programs, and giving young people creative outlets to express their reality?
What is the name of the mascot of Richards when it was an all girls school?
The angels