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Film promoted as inside look at hazing is attacked for including staged scenes

Authors :
Reisberg, Leo
Source :
The Chronicle of Higher Education. Feb 12, 1999, Vol. 45 Issue 23, pA43, 2 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

A documentary film depicting violent hazing rituals taking place in Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, has been criticized as inaccurate and concocted. College and fraternity officials have denied that such scenes took place, but just before the film was shot, 5 members of the fraternity were removed for hazing. The film was honored at last year's Sundance Film Festival, and the filmmakers deny any scenes were faked.<br />Greek leaders attack `Frat House,' but the documentary's filmmakers say it portrays reality A LANKY YOUNG MAN sits trapped inside a dog cage. Several college students browbeat him and douse [...]

Details

ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
45
Issue :
23
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.53979235