Incorporate films, tv episodes, podcasts, and other media that include plots or conversations related to ethics and the activity of philosophical inquiry as an in-class activity. By viewing popular media, students understand that philosophical ideas and ethical issues are part of everyday, contemporary life. The suggested film and questions offer an opportunity for reflection on why the textual material matters, which can be used as the basis for discussion or assessment.

This film is based on true events in late 1960s Chicago. Black Panther Fred Hampton is targeted by Hoover's FBI; FBI Agent Mitchell sends informant Bill O'Neill into the Panther organization to spy on Hampton and provide information on his and the Panthers' activities.

This film is a historical introduction to this important period in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are in the background of the film, giving students an opportunity to visualize the impact these men had. The film addresses the issue of violent protest and civil disobedience in a very immediate way. Students can discuss natural law theory and its connection to civil disobedience using examples from the film to illustrate their point.  Bill O'Neill is a troubled character, facing a terrible moral dilemma of his own small design. Students can analyze his choices and behavior and discuss other theories such as utilitarianism and deontology.