Description
The General Education Film Series was created by Anna Cox (Art) and David Shoenthal (Mathematics/Computer Science) to show foreign and/or independent films that explore themes not commonly found in box-office offerings. The films support the conceptual foundation of the General Education program.
These films are intended for a university audience and are not appropriate for children.
Goals of Gen Ed Film Series
Fall 2009 Schedule
Film Summaries
Previous Films Shown
Goals
Provide opportunities to increase students' cultural, artistic, and information literacy by presenting films that contain themes not commonly found in Hollywood cinema.
Provide opportunities for synthesizing information from diverse media.
Foster interdisciplinary understanding and critical thinking through the medium of independent and foreign cinema.
Introduce students to a lifelong learning resource.
Fall Semester 2009 Schedule
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FILM |
LOCATION |
September 16 |
Jellyfish |
Wygal 204 |
October 7 |
Munyurangabo |
LCVA |
October 28 |
Happy Go Lucky |
Wygal 204 |
November 18 |
Surfwise |
LCVA |
| TIME |
All films begin at 7p.m.
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Film Summaries
Jellyfish
Three Israeli women's lives intersect in a sometimes comical, sometimes dramatic musing on life's joys and sorrows.
“Marvelously inventive, often ironic .... a dreamy, arty, alluringly cockeyed tale.”
– Entertainment Weekly
Not rated.
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Internet Movie Database entry
Munyurangabo
Two boys in Rwanda explore the promise – and challenges – of peace.
“A beautiful and powerful film – a masterpiece.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Not rated.
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Internet Movie Database entry
Happy Go Lucky
A sunny yet edgy exploration of a British teacher's optimistic outlook.
“Oddball and ingenious.” – Philadelphia Inquirer
Rated R.
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Internet Movie Database entry
Surfwise
The true story of an unorthodox family who opted for a life surfing at the beach over conventionality.
“A riveting documentary that focuses more on weird family dynamics than big waves .” – Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Rated R.
Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Internet Movie Database entry
Questions?
Anna Cox
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David Shoenthal
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