The Burning Bed
1- What role did gender play in the film?
2- What role did the system (court, welfare) play in the protection/supporting (or lack thereof) for Francine?
3- What role did James' (Mickey) and Francine's parents play in the film?
4- What was Francine's mother's immediate reaction to her daughter being abused? Why do you think she responded this way?
5- For what reasons did Mickey hit Fran? What role did substances, if any, play in the abuse?
6- Why do you think Fran stayed in an abusive situation? Did she ever stand up for herself?
7- What emotions, if any, did you feel watching this film? (required)