The Gene, Attendee Survey

Details of the Event or Activity

WETA has asked VMH Qualitative Research to collect feedback about events related to the film Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History. This feedback will be used to improve the development of future content and events, and to improve the overall experience of viewers. It will not be used in any way to solicit fundraising dollars.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your perspective. If you have any questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to the survey manager: vivian@vmhqualitative.com.

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* 1. Which public television station was associated with the event you participated in related to The Gene?

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* 2. What kind(s) of activities did you participate in as part of this event? (Please check all that apply.)

Art project / contest

The Genome: Unlocking Life's Code exhibit

DNA Day celebration

Featured speaker

Filmmaker visit

Library event / screening

Museum exhibit

Original production

Panel discussion

Photo exhibit

Screening

Story collection

Virtual screening event

Writing project / contest

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When did this event take place?

Date

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* 4. What attracted you to this particular event? (Please check all that apply.)

The topic of genetics, science, and genes

The specific theme of this event (e.g., museum exhibit, screening, etc.)

An invitation from a friend or family member

The involvement of my local public television station

I am a fan of Ken Burns

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Prior to this event, had you seen any part of the film The Gene, which premieres on PBS in April 2020 -- either on-air, online, or as part of a special preview?

Yes, I had already seen some of the film

No, I had not seen any of the film

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* 6. How has your participation in this event affected your interest in the film, The Gene?

I have already seen The Gene in its entirely

I am more likely to watch The Gene (on-air, online, or at a screening)

I am less likely to watch The Gene (on-air, online, or at a screening)

Participating in this event has not affected my plans to watch

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* 7. Which of the following statements accurately describe your feelings about this event? (Please check all that apply.)

This event increased my knowledge of the human genome

This event affected me emotionally by exposing me to the stories of individuals

This event is likely to change my outlook and/or behavior in the future

After this experience, I intend to take action based on what I saw, heard, and/or learned

Since attending/participating, I have already taken action based on what I saw, heard, and/or learned

This experience had no impact on me

This experience affected me in some other way

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* 8. We are particularly interested in collecting stories of individual moments of impact - any situation you were a part of, witnessed, or heard about that shows how The Gene (both the film and its supporting events) affected individuals. Do you have a story to share with us?

Yes