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Facing Fear is a 2013 American documentary short directed by Jason Cohen. It recounts the later meeting and relationship between Matthew Boger, who survived a hate crime, and Tim Zaal, a former neo-Nazi skinhead involved in the attack. The film examines the subjects' movement from violence and prejudice toward dialogue and forgiveness, and it was nominated for the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject. It is aimed at audiences studying hate crimes, reconciliation, and restorative dialogue.
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What is Jason Cohen’s 2013 short film Facing Fear about?
It follows Matthew Boger, who survived a hate crime, and Tim Zaal, a former neo-Nazi skinhead involved in the attack. Their later meeting and developing relationship form the film’s focus on accountability, reconciliation, and change.
Who are Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal in Facing Fear?
Boger is the survivor of the hate crime, while Zaal was involved in the attack as a neo-Nazi skinhead. The documentary examines how they moved from a violent encounter to public dialogue and education.
Was Facing Fear nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Jason Cohen’s 2013 documentary short received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2014 Oscars.
Is Facing Fear a fictional re-creation or a real documentary?
It is a nonfiction documentary built around the real experiences of Boger and Zaal. The film uses their own relationship to examine how people confront extremist violence and its consequences.
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