Movies

Jun 3rd, 2009 by Jo

Does anyone have any good ideas of films that would be great to show to 13-18 year olds that touch on issues of human rights and would create good discussion about the topic? Preferably in Spanish, but any other ideas would be good too. I would prefer not too violent or confronting…any that you really love? Or, while we are at it, why don´t you just let me know your favourites, cause I am interested in that sort of thing.

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  1. gem Says:
    June 5th, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Gandhi is one of my favourites. Very social justice but it is very long and there are some pretty intense scenes.
    Cool Runnings touches on issues of social justice because the Jamaicans were nearly excluded from the bobsledding due to some racial tensions. Also one of my favourites. Very funny. Maybe a little outdated but still very funny.
    The Power of One. Great movie. Again violent and confronting.
    Social justice is confronting. I am struggling to think of others.
    You know, Priscilla Queen of the Desert touches on social justice issues beause the main characters are quite different. You could give some of the people you are working with a touch of Australia too.
    (Sorry I haven’t been able to help you out with the Spanish). I am sure you would have thought of Motorcycle Diaries already.

  2. Fi Says:
    June 5th, 2009 at 5:12 am

    Hi Jo! Mike and I are recommending X-men! It was originally written as a comment on racism- The X-men were hated because they were different and the fear people have of them… perhaps not your typical human rights story… i imagine it would be available in Spanish!
    If only rabbit proof fence was in SPanish!

  3. lesley Says:
    September 6th, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Horton Hears a Who. It’s about standing up for what you believe, in the face of ridicule and persecution.

  4. lesley Says:
    September 6th, 2009 at 11:56 am

    “A person’s a person not matter how small.”

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