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Announcing the 2013-14 REAL DEAL Teacher Workshops, Curriculum and Contest 0
Love. Money. Family. Friendship. Power. Violence. Do your students think and talk about these issues? Do your students love watching movies? Are you looking for interactive, engaging, Common Core-aligned activities that will get even your most reluctant students thinking critically and writing creatively about sexual health and social justice issues? Are you interested in exploring how the arts can take critical thinking to a whole new level? Do you aim to create a safe space for your studen …
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Film on Spotlight: Women, Humor and ‘This Is The End’ 0
By: Anna Blum
I saw ‘This Is The End’ twice this past weekend. Why? Because I thought it was hilarious and because I love many of the starring actors (James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel and Craig Robinson are the hysterical featured cast). And though it seems a little ridiculous to s …
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Father’s Day Featurette: A Man Made Early 0
I didn’t have a dad growing up. I mean, he was there but he wasn’t. I transferred this fatherless lifestyle onto my 2010 film, A Man Made Early. So what makes a father a father? In AMME, the main character Tony drives his little sisters to school and frequently babysits. He helps make dinner and pays a few bills. Does this make him a father figure? I couldn’t tell you what would make a great father since I wouldn’t know by experience. But I could tell you about being a kid without …
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Changing the representation of young men and unintended pregnancy 0
Guest Post from Tiara Bennett author of The Choices We Make as part of our ongoing conversation about the representation of fathers for Father's Day. Join the conversation on Facebook! When I wrote The Choices We Make I wanted to make a statement. Growing up there was a strong stigma about African-American fathers being “dead beat dads”. I wanted to change that with my film and show viewers that there are African-American fathers out there taking care or trying to take care of the …
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Film on Spotlight: Brokeback Mountain 0
By: Anna Blum
Brokeback Mountain is a pretty iconic film. Although I get more than a little frustrated when people refer to it as “That Gay Cowboy Movie,” I will admit that it was the first and one of the only movies to come to mind that is centered around LGBTQ topics—especially one so acclaimed and of such big production.
For those of you who haven’t seen the movie ( …