This 2016 documentary deals with a topic that is something which we all have a meaning and an opinion about. And while I do not condone this behavior, I think it is of utmost importance that we educate in order to help prevent things happening in the future, and also to better understand the things that take place within the psyche of the people that are afflicted with this.
"I, Pedophile" does offer some interesting insight into the minds of how some of these people think and how they take measures to prevent from acting upon their urges. It is indeed very admirable for these people to dare to stand out and openly tell about it.
However, in terms of this being a documentary that really provides knowledge and imparts learning, then I'd say no, not so much. Sure, I learnt about the research in Germany, which I think is a really good thing, because it seems like they are doing great progress and paving the way for better understanding this topic.
This documentary ultimately didn't really leave me with much of any thing. You sort of just watch through and then shrug it off, and I bet it is forgotten about come tomorrow. A bit sad really, because this is a topic that should not be silenced or forgotten, much less a topic that should be instantly met with violence and hatred.
Learning and education is the way forward.
"I, Pedophile" does offer some interesting insight into the minds of how some of these people think and how they take measures to prevent from acting upon their urges. It is indeed very admirable for these people to dare to stand out and openly tell about it.
However, in terms of this being a documentary that really provides knowledge and imparts learning, then I'd say no, not so much. Sure, I learnt about the research in Germany, which I think is a really good thing, because it seems like they are doing great progress and paving the way for better understanding this topic.
This documentary ultimately didn't really leave me with much of any thing. You sort of just watch through and then shrug it off, and I bet it is forgotten about come tomorrow. A bit sad really, because this is a topic that should not be silenced or forgotten, much less a topic that should be instantly met with violence and hatred.
Learning and education is the way forward.
