I actually kind of agree with the district on this one. I haven't seen the film, so I will keep my comments focused. Everyone has an agenda, whether they admit it or not. The problem with films like the one above, is that often a teacher will try to surpress anyone from taking another point of view. Years ago when I was in high school, I had a rabid Reagan-worship-loving teacher that would constantly quote him about how far behind the Russians we were in defense. To back up her "proof" she would use briefings that the pentagon would use when trying to get additional funding from Congress. In her eyes, unless we tripled the defense spending tomorrow, we would all be speaking Russian tomorrow. Even though I am pretty conservative, I tried to point out that there maybe another side to the picture and that the data we were getting might be scewed. There is no way the U.S would ever disclose everything we have and at the same time there is no way for anyone to verify any of the data. From that day the teacher did everything in her power to flunk me. She would routinely give out homework worth 10 points. If I would forget to dot one "i" I would lose 10%. The girl next to me would show me her homework where she would write, I don't know and don't care on the paper and would get full credit. The teacher gave me an excused abscene around Christmas, then told the class she was excited becuase with the 6 tardies I had added to the absence she could now flunk me. I remember the Principal laughing when I told him what was going on. He signed a letter telling her she couldn't do it, then told me "She used to be president of the Teachers union and I can't do anything about her. Just be glad you will be gone next year, unfortunately I won't"
In the end, while I have no problem with them seeing the film, I do agree there other side should have to be shown, just like I feel the same should be done with every arguement. It is very easy for students to be intimidated and harrassed. Everyone, even in high school, should be allowed to present opposition to an agenda. So often in education, it seems they are trying to breed cookie cutter kids that all will go to college and sit in a cubicle, never questioning, never daring to step outside the box, never having the tools or belief to challenge and change things. If they succeed, we can kiss America as we know it good-bye. My personal belief is question everything, believe that anything can be done better, and to try my hardest not to accept the status quo.