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The Civil War film "Glory" tells the powerful story of the all-black Massachusetts 54th Regiment and their leader, Robert Gould Shaw. The story will appeal to students because of the vivid characterizations and the focus on unsung heroes. It also gives a memorable visual representation of the uniforms, weapons, and battlefield conditions of the Civil War. -
1voteA small Amish boy witnesses a murder in Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. The ensuing events lead to a great deal of cultural exchange between the Amish community in Lancaster County, PA, and the police detective assigned to investigate the murder. This film provides a great exploration of cultural differences, especially considering recent events in the Pennsylvania Amish community.
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1voteExamines the legacy and impact of Brown v. Board of Education, a Supreme Court decision that ended legal segregation in U.S. education. From PBS.
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1vote“Grave of the Fireflies” is a powerful Japanese anime film set at the end of World War II. Subtitled in English, “Grave of the Fireflies” tells the story of an adolescent boy, Seita, responsible for the care of his younger sister, Setsuko, after his mother is killed in the firebombing of Kobe and their father in service of the Japanese Army.
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1voteShoah is a 9 and a half hour film comprised of testimonies from Holocaust survivors. It is extremely difficult to watch and may not be appropriate for all audiences, but it is a devastatingly authentic piece that transcends study of the Holocaust in numbers and events and shows the tragedy of human experience of the Holocaust. No one is desensitized enough not to be deeply affected by Shoah.
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