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Popcorn and a Movie

Last Updated: December 14, 2007

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Choose a movie from the list below to participate in a step-by-step module written and facilitated by Ellen Summerfield:

Now Showing Featuring a cross-cultural skill

Real Women Have Curves
Patricia Cardoso, director. 2002. Rated PG-13. Staring America Ferrera and Lupe Ontiveros.

Avoid look(s)ism
The Long Walk Home

Richard Pearce, director. 1991. Rated PG. Staring Sissy Spacek and Whoopi Goldberg.

Empathy
Smoke Signals

Chris Eyre, director. 1998. Rated PG. Staring Adam Beach and Evan Adams.

Avoid stereotyping


Each movie listed in the Now Showing section will include these five activities:

  • Quiz yourself.
  • Read about the featured cross-cultural skill.
  • Rent and view the movie.
  • Find examples of the featured skill in the movie.
  • Share your reactions with peers in an online discussion forum.

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