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1) Them And Us
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Nice, reasonable people like us are "we," and strangers with weird beliefs are "they." This is how many of us see the world. But every "us" is somebody else's "them." Those who hold hidden assumptions or stereotypes consider them a recognition of reality, not a prejudice. A common reaction is "you might be prejudiced", but "I'm a realist". What is prejudice for "them" is merely a recognition of "the way things are" for "us". Them and Us explores common...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Young children ages 5 to 12 describe how they feel when they hear put-downs of themselves or their families in this video for kids, their educators and parents. Children learn from subtle clues what society thinks about gender roles, same-sex parents and family differences. The children in Sticks & Stones vividly describe how it feels to be teased when their families don't follow traditional gender roles. They talk about why bullies indulge in name-calling,...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Almost from the beginning of cinema, filmmakers have looked at the continent of Africa with a mixture of fear and fascination, prejudice and contempt. South Africa, with its fabulous mineral wealth, exotic locations, and white settlers, attracted scores of movie makers. Now, when the era of white rule has ended, In darkest Hollywood asks: What was the role of cinema during the 45 year reign of apartheid? Through a mosaic of feature, documentary, and...
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