2019 MISSION MONTH RESOURCES€¦ · Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, Carole...

2019 MISSION MONTH RESOURCES

CONTENTS IN THE NEWS 1

BOOKS 1 Adult Books 1 Children’s Books 2

MOVIES 4

Descriptions are from imdb.com (Internet Movie Database) 4 Adult Movies 4 Youth Movies 6 Children’s Movies 7 Documentaries 7

IN THE NEWS GilioWhitaker, Dina. “Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack of Settler Privilege.” Beacon Roadside: A Project

of Beacon Press, November 8, 2018. https://www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/2018/11/unpackingtheinvisibleknapsackofsettlerprivilege.html .

Helsel, Caroyn B. “Ten myths white people believe about racism: It’s not our problem. Education can fix it. Only extremists are racist.” The Christian Century , December 27, 2018. https://www.christiancentury.org/article/criticalessay/tenmythswhitepeoplebelieveaboutracism .

BOOKS Adult Books America’s Original Sin , Jim Wallis (2017) Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South , Osha Gray Davidson (2007) Liberating Privilege: The Breakthrough of God and the Persistence of Normality , David O.

Woodyard (2016) Small Great Things , Jody Picoult (2018) Essentially puts racism and white supremacy on trial. The End of White Christian America , Robert P. Jones (2017) The Hate U Give , Angie Thomas (2017) There There: A novel , Tommy Orange (2018) White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism , Robin Diangelo (2018) Children’s Books As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March

Toward Freedom , Richard Michelson (2013)


Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality. Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, with the country plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his father, and he preached and marched for the cause. Abraham grew up in a loving Jewish family in Germany. In 1938, he was arrested and deported by the Gestapo and his mother and sisters were killed by Nazi’s. He found a new home in America, where he became a respected rabbi like his father, carrying a message of peace and acceptance. This is the story of two icons for social justice, how they formed a remarkable friendship, and turned their personal experiences of oppression into a message of love and equality for all. Ages 6–9.

Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom , Tim Tingle (2008) Martha Tom, a young Choctaw girl, knows better than to cross the river, but one day — in search of blackberries — she disobeys her mother and finds herself on the other side. Thus begins the story about seven slaves who cross the big river to freedom, led by a Choctaw girl. It documents a part of history that is littleknown: the relationship between the Choctaws — members of a sovereign nation — and the slaves who lived in Mississippi during that time before the Civil War, before the Choctaws were forced out of Mississippi to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. Author Tim Tingle says: “Crossing Bok Chitto is a tribute to the Indians of every nation who aided the runaway people of bondage. Crossing Bok Chitto is an Indian book and documented the Indian way. We Indians need to know and embrace our past. NonIndians should know the sweet and secret fire, as secret as the stones, that drives the Indian heart and keeps us so determined that our way, a way of respect for others and the land we live on, will prevail.” Ages 7–13.

Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers , Sarah Warre (2012) Dolores wants to know why her students are too hungry to listen, why they don’t have shoes to wear to school. When she finds out that the farm workers in her community are poorly paid and working under dangerous conditions, she stands up for their rights. This is the story of Dolores Huerta and the extraordinary battle she waged to ensure fair and safe workplaces for Mexican and Mexican American migrant workers. Ages 6–8.

Fred Korematsu Speaks Up ,Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi (2017) Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends — just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941. The government forced all people of Japanese descent to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to concentration camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. And when he got put in jail for resisting, he knew he couldn’t give up. Ages 6–10.

Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History , Walter Dean Myers (2017) Frederick Douglass was a selfeducated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Ages 6–10.

Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America , Carole Boston Weatherford (2015) His white teacher tells her allBlack class, “You’ll all wind up porters and waiters”. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first Black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was poor and looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His


success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a selftaught artist got America to take notice. Ages 4–8.

Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills , Reneé Watson (2012) Born to parents who were both former slaves, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, birdlike voice, resonated with those who heard her. Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights. Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by fellow Black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights. Harlem’s Little Blackbird is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one’s heart and dreams. Ages 3–7.

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez , Kathleen Krull (2003) Cesar Chavez is known as one of America’s greatest civil rights leaders. When he led a 340mile peaceful protest march through California, he ignited a cause and improved the lives of thousands of migrant farm workers. But Cesar wasn’t always a leader. As a boy, he was shy and teased at school. His family worked in the fields for barely enough money to survive. Cesar knew things had to change, and he thought that — maybe — he could help change them. So he took charge. He spoke up. And an entire country listened. Ages 4–7.

Josephine , Patricia Hruby Powell (2014) Patricia Hruby Powell and Christian Robinson create an extraordinary portrait for young people of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Josephine used her platform to fight for racial equality and civil rights, and refused to dance in segregated American dance halls. Josephine is a powerful story of struggle and triumph. Ages 10–13.

Let it Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters , Andrea Davis Pinkney (2013) Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that changed America. Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of slaves escape the South on the Underground Railroad. The lives of ten Black women activists are featured in an incredible story about courage in the face of oppression; about the challenges and triumphs of the battle for civil rights; and about speaking out for what you believe in — even when it feels like no one is listening. Ages 6–9.

Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X , Ilyasah Shabazz (2014) Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn selfreliance. Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today — that we must all strive to live to our highest potential. Ages 6–10.


Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom , Carole Boston Weatherford (2006) Carole Boston Weatherford depicts Harriet Tubman’s initial escape from slavery and her mission to lead others to freedom as divinely inspired, and achieved by steadfast faith and prayer. On the eve of her being sold and torn from her family, Tubman prays in her despair. In response, “God speaks in a whippoorwill’s song. ‘I set the North Star in the heavens and I mean for you to be free.’ The twinkling star encourages Tubman: “My mind is made up. Tomorrow, I flee.” A foreword introduces the concept of slavery for children and an author’s note includes a brief biography of Tubman. Ages 5–8.

Nelson Mandela , Kadir Nelson (2013) Awardwinning authorillustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela. It is the story of a young boy’s determination to change South Africa, and of the struggles of a man who eventually became the president of his country. Mandela believed in equality for all people, no matter the color of their skin. Readers will be inspired by Mandela’s triumph and his lifelong quest to create a more just world. Ages 4–8.

Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis , Jabari Asim (2016) John wants to be a preacher when he grows up — a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm’s flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Celebrating ingenuity and dreaming big, this inspirational story includes an author’s note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders; chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama; and Georgia congressman, who is still an activist today. Ages 4–8.

Rosa , Nikki Giovanni (2007) Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed. Ages 4–8.

Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Menez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation , Duncan Tonatiuh (2014) Almost 10 years before Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end school segregation in California. Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, was denied enrollment to a “Whites only” school. Her parents took action by organizing the Latinx community and filing a lawsuit in federal district court. Their success eventually brought an end to the era of segregated education in California. Ages 6–9.

She Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland , Loki Mulholland and Angela Fairwell (2016) Joan was a white teenager in the South during Segregation who put herself on the front lines of the Civil Rights struggle. She attended demonstrations and sitins and was one of the Freedom Riders in 1961 who was arrested and put on death row for months at the notorious Parchman Penitentiary. She was the first white person to join in the 1963 Woolworth’s lunch counter sitins in Jackson, Mississippi; and that same year, participated in the March on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King and the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965 which contributed to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act that year. Ages 8–10.


Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story , Paula Yoo and Lin Wang (2016) Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family’s laundry in Los Angeles’s Chinatown. Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful opportunities for herself and other Asian American actors and refused to play stereotypical roles. As the first Chinese American movie star, she took a stand against racial discrimination in the film industry and was a pioneer of the cinema. Ages 6–11.

SitIn: How Four Friends Stood Up By Sitting Down , Andrea Davis Pinkney (2010) This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth’s lunch counter sitin, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement. Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the “whites only” Woolworth’s lunch counter. Ages 7–10.

Sojourner Truth’s StepStomp Stride , Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney (2009) Born into slavery, Belle had to endure the cruelty of several masters before she escaped to freedom. But she knew she wouldn’t really be free unless she was helping to end injustice. That’s when she changed her name to Sojourner and began traveling across the country, demanding equal rights for Black people and for women. Many people weren’t ready for her message, but Sojourner was brave, and her truth was powerful. Ages 5–9.

Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song , Gary Golio (2017) The audience was completely silent the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called “Strange Fruit.” In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music, but this song wasn’t either of those things. It was a song about injustice, and it would change her life forever. Discover how two outsiders — Billie Holiday, a young Black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants — combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement. Ages 8–12.

That’s Not Fair! Emma Tenayuca’s Struggle for Justice , Carm Tafolla and Sheryll Teneyuca (2008) A vivid depiction of the early injustices encountered by a young MexicanAmerican girl in San Antonio in the 1920’s. Emma Tenayuca learns to care deeply about poverty and hunger during a time when many Mexican Americans were starving to death and working unreasonably long hours for 3 cents/hour in the city’s pecanshelling factories. Through astute perception, caring, and personal action, Emma begins to get involved, and eventually, at the age of 21, leads 12,000 workers in the first significant historical action in the MexicanAmerican struggle for justice. Emma’s story serves as a model for young and old alike about courage, compassion, and the role everyone can play in making the world more fair. Ages 5–7.

The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activist , Cynthia Levinson and Vanessa BrantleyNewton (2017) Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963. This moving picture book proves you’re never too little to make a difference. When nineyearold Audrey Faye Hendricks heard grownups talk about wiping out Birmingham’s segregation laws, she volunteered to get arrested, even though it meant she would have to go to


jail. This is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. Ages 5–10.

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement , Carole Boston Weatherford (2015) Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, even being beaten to within an inch of her life, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Integral to the Freedom Summer of 1964, Ms. Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that, despite President Johnson’s interference, aired on national TV news and spurred the nation to support the Freedom Democrats. Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer’s life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength. Ages 9–12.

We March , Shane W. Evans (2016) On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place — more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation’s capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, advocating racial harmony. The thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience. Ages 2–7.

When We Were Alone , David A. Robertson, Julie Flett (2016) When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, one of resilience, empowerment and strength. Ages 4–8.

MOVIES Descriptions are from imdb.com (Internet Movie Database) Adult Movies 12 Years a Slave (2013), directed by Steve McQueen, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt,

Chiwetel Eliofor Biography, Drama, History / R / 2h 14min Based on the true story of a man kidnapped and sold into slavery features an allstar cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender.

A Time to Kill (1996), based on the book by John Grisham, directed by Joel Schumacher, starring

Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock Crime, Drama, Thriller / R / 2h 29min In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his tenyearold daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan.

RabbitProof Fence (2002), directed by Philip Noyce; staring Ningali Lawfard, Kenneth Branagh, Laura

Monaghan


Adventure, Biography, Drama / PG / 1h 34min In 1931, three halfwhite, halfAboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.

Smoke Signals (1998), directed by Chris Eyre, starring Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Gary Farmer.

Genre: Comedy, Drama / PG13 / 1h 29min Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories noone wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family (and his tough son Victor), and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains, but only if Thomas can also go with him. Thomas and Victor hit the road.

Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013), directed by Lee Daniels, starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey,

Terrence Howard Biography, Drama / PG13 / 2h 12min As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.

Hostiles (2018), directed by Scott Cooper, starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi

Adventure, Drama, Western / R / 2h 14min In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.

The Birth of a Nation (1915), directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Gibson Gowland, Henry B. Walthall,

Lillian Gish (available with Amazon Prime). Drama, History, War / NR / 3h 15min The Birth of a Nation remains one of the most controversial films ever made and a landmark achievement in film history that continues to fascinate and enrage audiences. The Stoneman family finds its friendship with the Camerons affected by the Civil War, both fighting in opposite armies. The development of the war in their lives plays through to Lincoln's assassination and the birth of the Ku Klux Klan.

The Help (2011), directed by Tate Taylor, starring Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain

Drama / PG13 /2h 26min An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

The Pianist ( 2003), directed by Roman Polanski, starring Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank

Finlay Biography, Drama, Music / R / 2h 30min A Polish Jewish musician struggles to survive the destruction of the Warsaw ghetto of World War II.


Whitewash (2017), directed by Michael Sporn, starring Linda Lavin.

Animation, Short, Family / NR / 25 min A young AfricanAmerican girl's life takes a traumatic turn when her face is spraypainted by a racist gang. This film teaches valuable lessons about the power of love, courage, community, and friendship.

Wind River (2017), directed by Taylor Sheridan, starring Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Jon Bernthal

Crime, Drama, Mystery / R / 1hr 47min A veteran hunter helps an FBI agent investigate the murder of a young woman on a Wyoming Native American reservation.

Youth Movies Blazing Saddles (1974), directed by Mel Brooks, staring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens

Comedy, Western / R / 1h 33min In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.

GoodBye Miss 4th of July (1988), directed by George Miller, starring Louis Gossett, Jr., Chris

Sarandon, Chantal Countouri Drama, Family / TV Movie / 1hr 29min This movie is the inspiring truelife drama of seventeenyearold Niki Janus. After fleeing persecution in Greece, Niki and her family immigrate to West Virginia and begin living the American Dream. Among their friends is Big John Creed, a wise and helpful handyman. But Niki's friendship with him and her belief in freedom unwittingly bring the wrath of the Ku Klux Klan to her doorstep. Full of courage and passion, Niki challenges the powerful Klan and, at the same time, must overcome her own fears to help the townspeople survive a horrible flu epidemic.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), directed by Stanley Kramer, starring Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn Comedy, Drama / NR / 1h 48min A couple's attitudes are challenged when their daughter introduces them to her AfricanAmerican fiancé.

The Adventures of Huck Finn (2012), directed by hermine Huntgeburth, starring Leon Seidel, Louis

Hofmann, Jack Ido Adventure, Family / PG / 1h 39min Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral, and witnessing a murder.

Sounder (1972), directed by Martin Ritt, starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks

Drama, Family / G / 1h 45min The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depressionera South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.


To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), directed by Robert Mulligan, starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank

Overton Crime, Drama / NR / 2hr 9min Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depressionera South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.

Children’s Movies Song of the South (2014), directed by Tomm Moore, staring David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa

Hannigan. Animation, Adventure, Drama / PG / 1h 33min Ben, a young Irish boy, and his little sister Saoirse, a girl who can turn into a seal, go on an adventure to free the fairies and save the spirit world.

Princess and the Frog (2009), directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Anika Noni Rose, Keith

David, Oprah Winfrey Animation, Adventure, Comedy / G / 1h 37min A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

Documentaries Ain't Nothing Funny (2009), directed by Roderick Preston

Documentary / NR / 1h http://frederickpreston.com/shop/ The Ain't Nothing Funny documentary is a thoughtprovoking and actioninspiring conversation about hopelessness and the quiet struggles in Black America. People who claim to know the answers, blame everything from video games to the school system to rap music. This is a film that will challenge you to look inside yourself and decide, once and for all, what it is that you will do to help make your America a better place to live.

American Promise (2013), directed by Joe Brewster, Michele Stephenson

Documentary / TVPG / 2h 15min http://www.americanpromise.org/findascreening.html American Promise spans 13 years as Joe Brewster and Michele Stephenson, middleclass African American parents in Brooklyn, NY, document their son, Idris, and his best friend, Seun, who make their way through one of the most prestigious private schools in the country— presenting complicated truths about America's struggle to come of age on issues of race, class, and opportunity.

Anne Braden: Southern Patriot (2012), directed by Anne Lewis, Mimi Pickering

Documentary, Biography, History / NR / 1h 17min http://www.appalshop.org/ Anne Braden: Southern Patriot used the tools of personal and historical narrative to examine the


power of a life transformed into a commitment to social justice while providing insight and reflection on some of the most contentious and pivotal events and ideas in twentiethcentury American history.

Austin Unbound (2011), directed by Eliza Greenwood, Sel Staley

Documentary, Short, Biography / NR / 44min http://www.appalshop.org/ Austin is deaf and transgender, but identifies as a straight man. He yearns to remove his breasts so he may stop binding and breathe freely. His journey is an inspiration to many, his selfawareness, humor, and personality long recognized and honored in his community.

The Boy Game

Children, Youth & Families, LGBTQ, Men’s Studies / NR / 16 min http://theboygame.org/ The Boy Game is a 16minute video and interactive website (www.newday.com/film/boygame) that targets bullying at its core—the culture of toughness and silence boys live by. Targets need to be protected, absolutely, but rather than vilify bullies, The Boy Game looks to unpack the complex dynamics that lead some boys to bully and the majority to stand watching in silent conflict.

Cracking the Codes of Racial Inequity

http://worldtrust.org/crackingthecodesunderstandingthesystemofinequity/ Why do racial inequities persist? World Trust's latest film, Cracking the Codes of Racial Inequity illuminates the system that perpetuates racial inequity. Featuring powerful stories from leaders in the racial justice movement, such as activists Tim Wise and Peggy McIntosh, spokenword artist Michael Benitez, and educator and activist Joy DeGruy. Cracking the Codes is a powerful tool for change makers building capacity for engagement and action.

40 Years Later: Now Can We Talk?

http://store.tcpress.com/0807754544.shtml 40 Years Later: Now Can We Talk tells the story of the first African Americans to integrate the white high school in Batesville, Mississippi in 1967–69. A provocative and moving conversation emerges from separate discussions with African American alumni, white alumni, and a third dialogue that brings the two groups facetoface.

Hoodwinked

http://whatblackmenthink.com/hoodwinked/ Hoodwinked is an exploration of data being used to highlight strides and achievements in the African American community. It features expert contributors, manonthestreet interviews, and anchor desk headline reporting to examine the symbiotic relationship between media, government, and special interest, as they exploit imagery, statistics, and data that too often presents a skewed perspective of the modern era African American experience.

If These Halls Could Talk

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In 2010, Lee Mun Wah brought together eleven diverse college students from around the country to share their stories and life experiences. They discover and expose the complexity and anguish that accompany those experiences, while trying to be understood and validated in a predominantly white environment. Their stories are starkly emotional and the issues they provoke beg to be heard and confronted.

More Than a Month

http://www.morethanamonth.org/2012/ Should Black History Month be ended? That's the question explored by African American filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman as he embarks on a crosscountry campaign to do just that. Both amusing and thought provoking, More Than a Month examines what the treatment of history tells us about race and power in contemporary America.

Mr. Cao Goes to Washington

http://www.newday.com/films/mrcaogoestowashington.html Mr. Cao Goes to Washington follows the unexpected journey of New Orleans Republican Congressman Joseph Cao, an idealist navigating the racial politics of the American South and the ultrapartisan struggles in Washington, DC. Will Cao make it through with his integrity and idealism intact?

The N Word

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417003/ This film uses interviews and commentary from a wide range of people to discuss the shocking, confusing, painful, and sometimes comforting term that is seeing a resurgent use in our society and in many different cultures.

Put Us on the Map

http://www.putthisonthemap.org/ Fed up with a lack of queer visibility, twentysix young people in Seattle's eastside suburbs weave together this groundbreaking narrative of shifting identities and a quest for social change. Put Us on the Map is an intimate invitation into their stories of social isolation and violence, fearlessness and liberation.

Read Me Differently

http://www.readmedifferently.com/ A shock of recognition in social work school leads awardwinning filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability, and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships.

We're Not Broke

http://werenotbrokemovie.com/ America is in the grip of a societal economic panic. Lawmakers cry "We're Broke!" as they slash


budgets, lay off school teachers, police, and firefighters, crumbling our country's social fabric and leaving many Americans scrambling to survive. Meanwhile, multibilliondollar American corporations like Exxon, Google, and Bank of America are making record profits. We're Not Broke tells the story of US corporations dodging billions of dollars in income tax, and how seven fedup Americans take their frustration to the streets ... and vow to make the corporations pay their fair share.

White: A Memoir in Color

http://www.filmlinc.com/films/onsale/whiteamemoirincolor In this deeply personal and emotional exploration of racial identity, director Joel Katz shares his family's journey as Joel and his wife enter the adoption process and are faced with the prospect of adopting a nonwhite child. White: A Memoir in Color chronicles Katz's quest to understand the difficult notion of identity as they select their preferred race for their adoptive baby, and become the parents of a mixedrace child. This film exposes the dimensions of race and prejudice in America's multicultural society.

Wo Ai Ni Mommy

http://www.woainimommy.com/ From 20002008, China was the leading country for US international adoptions. There are now approximately 70,000 Chinese children being raised in the United States. Wo Ai Ni Mommy explores what happens when an older Chinese girl is adopted into an American family. This film reveals the complicated gains and losses that are an inherent aspect of international, transracial adoption.

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