I don't watch a lot of television. In fact, I almost gave away my second-hand CRT box this summer because I watch it so little. That's right; i never bothered to upgrade to the new flat fancy stuff. They're nice, don't get me wrong; I love new toys. I just can't justify the expense.
I have, on occasion, though, found myself interested in new shows on NBC (because that network is still available here without paying for signal). Their best ones are usually short-lived, but they are great for a few weeks. Last night I watched "Harry's Law" and found it particularly relevant and would recommend it to families and high school social studies classes. You can watch a rebroadcast online for free at any number of places, including the NBC network page or places like hulu.
The story dealt with bullying, identity (including professional, religious, gender and sexual) and accountability among a few other things. It was a lot of sensitive material to roll into about 43 minutes, but I really liked how the gravity of the situation wasn't minimized to make a "perfect ending". In a style similar to the endings of the old Law and Order episodes, the audience is left realizing there's a bit of a twist to something that seemed at first glance to be so clearly defined, and that the story is really far from over. I challenge you to take a look, and talk about it. It's something very real, very bad, and very necessary to address. What are we going to do to help all our kids feel connected before it's too late?
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