Suggestibles
A list of suggested films and readings classified by theme
A list of suggested films and readings classified by theme
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour.
– Maya
Angelou
| Recommended
films We recommend that prior to showing the film, educators ensure that it is suitable and age-appropriate for intended audience. |
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| Film Title | Keywords | |
| Monsters Ball | prejudices, inter-racial relationships | |
| Boy in the Striped Pajamas | prejudice, stereotypes, racism | |
| Kolya | human rights, economic migrants | |
| Monsoon Wedding | cross-cultural, prejudice | |
| Tip Toes | diversity issues including ‘small people’ | |
| Station Agent | friendship, prejudice | |
| School Ties | anti Semitism | |
| Antwone Fisher | transformation, change | |
| Charlette Sometimes | diversity, Asian culture | |
| The Joy Luck Club | Asian culture, acculturation issues | |
| Amistad | slave trade | |
| Grand Canyon | diversity | |
| House of Sand and Fog | cross cultural issues | |
| John Q | diversity, socioeconomic dimension | |
| In the Time of the Butterflies | diveristy, Latin America (Dominican Republic) | |
| Bend it like Beckham | friendship, cultural issues, youth | |
| Kite Runner | prejudice, friendship | |
| Slum Dog Millionaire | human rights, friendship, Indian culture | |
| Last King of Scotland | dictatorship, democracy | |
| Ghandi | prejudice, racism, unity, democracy | |
| City of God | Indian culture | |
| Guess who is Coming to Dinner | interracial relationships | |
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Brian Gauci
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