The film has been shown in two classes at Hanover High School, U.S. History II and Virginia U.S. History, for the last four years, Wilson said.

Davis responded that “it doesn’t matter what those individuals thought,” referring to the Muslim perspectives in the film. He added that while he understands the value of differing opinions, he doesn’t want students exposed to anti-American sentiments.

Supervisor Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley spoke up at one point and said that while he agreed with Davis, he doesn’t believe a supervisors meeting is an appropriate place to hold the discussion. He suggested that they move the discussion to the next Joint Education Committee meeting, which is a meeting of the supervisors and School Board.

Supervisor W. Canova Peterson said that as a veteran who’s been in combat, he was offended by the film.

Wilson said that she understands Davis and Peterson’s reactions and wants community feedback on the film. She said she does not support or oppose the film but said the teachers’ intentions were to encourage students “to think, to elicit a response.”

School Board chairman Robert “Bob” L. Hundley Jr. said that the issue is how the teachers used the film.