Those Empty Eyes

In Those Empty Eyes we see first-hand how the media can influence the public’s perception of a story. How do you think our consumption of crime-related media influences us in general?

What do you think it means for someone to have ‘empty eyes’?

How does shock and trauma impact the response of victims, or suspects, in a criminal case? Was it fair of the media to immediately label Alexandra as someone suspect because of her reactions to the crime?

Alex’s traumatic experiences led her to becoming a legal investigator to help others in positions like she once found herself. Can you pinpoint a moment, or experience, that looking back you see has influenced your life choices?

Donlea explores the double-sided benefits and harm of people who consider themselves true crime fanatics—what are your feelings on this sudden rise of interest in true crime? Does it help or hurt us?

Let’s talk power-dynamics, Those Empty Eyes, looks at multiple forms of power dynamics, from the press, to legal institutions, wealth, and social status—and how they can corrupt a system. But are there some ways power dynamics can be used for good?