While working in New York City I have been lucky enough to participate in a wide variety of amazing programs, projects, and organizations. One organization that I find especially awesome is
International Cinema Education. This program works to teach high school students about global issues by engaging them through the oh-so-loved medium (well, second only to books of course) film! There is an amazing curriculum developed by the founder of the program and also by one of my friends who works for the organization. In a shameless plug, I might suggest that if you happen to work with students, you check out Roberta Seret's
World Affairs in Foreign Films: Getting the Global Picture.
With films like Osama and The Counterfeiters (one of my absolute favorites!), this curriculum is not only engaging, but opens up discursive space for teenagers who might not always have exposure to the worlds reflected in these films.
Happy reading (and viewing)!
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