Kiera Knightley Commercial

Kiera Knightley has made a disturbing TV commercial to spread awareness about domestic abuse. It's getting some really powerful reactions on the internet. There's no doubt that this commercial successfully captures people's attention and teaches them about the reality of violence against women. But I can't help but wonder...why do people only care when a celebrity is talking about the issue.

This commercial is another example about my previous post about the Rihanna and Chris Brown scandal. There have been many other commercials about domestic abuse, but none of them received nearly as much public reaction as the one Knightley stars in.

I'm still not sure whether or not I like this commercial. I'm glad it is opening people's eyes....but there's really nothing new here!

If celebrities continue to dictate which social issues are important to the public, then what happens to all the other important causes that aren't represented? Why can't people make their own decisions and think for themselves?