Robert Shetterly - Americans Who Tell The Truth

The video discusses an artist's journey in creating a portrait project called 'Americans Who Tell the Truth.' Initiated after 9/11, the project aims to bridge the gap between American ideals and reality by highlighting historical figures who fought for justice and equality. Initially intended as a personal endeavor, the project evolved into an educational tool, leading to the Samantha Smith Challenge, which encourages students to engage with social issues. The artist has painted nearly 250 portraits, uncovering lesser-known histories and providing examples of moral courage.

What event prompted the artist to start the 'Americans Who Tell the Truth' project?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Vietnam War

• The 9/11 attacks

• The Great Depression

Which historical figures were among the first to be painted in the project?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks

• Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth

What was the artist's initial expectation for the portraits he painted?

• They would be displayed in a national museum

• They would be used in a documentary

• They would remain in his basement

• They would be sold at an auction

What is the Samantha Smith Challenge?

• A scholarship program for activists

• A competition for young artists

• A documentary series about American history

• A project to get portraits into schools

What is the main goal of the Samantha Smith Challenge?

• To provide financial aid for college students

• To promote sportsmanship among young people

• To encourage students to research and address issues

• To teach students about famous artists

How many portraits has the artist painted as part of the project?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• Nearly 250

What does the artist hope to achieve by painting these portraits?

• To create a new art style

• To sell them for profit

• To inspire moral courage and citizenship

• To gain fame and recognition