Movies that may be useful in teaching about Culture
Movies that may be useful in teaching about Culture
American Desi (2001)-- shows identity issues of U.S. raised Southeast Asian kids in a college setting.
And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him (1995) ? Mexican-American migrant workers during the Korean War and their family lives.
Antwone Fisher (2002) -- A young man in the navy is required to see a psychiatrist after becoming violent with a fellow crewman.
Babies (2010) ? A filmmaker follows the lives of four infants from childbirth through the first year of life in Mongolia, Namibia, San Francisco and Tokyo
Bananas (1971) ? a Woody Allen comedy about American Culture, centered on urban, middleclass, Jewish life
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) ? cultural identity development issues for an South Asian teenaged Sikh female soccer player raised in Great Britain
The Beauty Academy of Kabul (2004) ? American women open a beauty school in post-Taliban Kabul as community service project
CAMP (2003)? a summer musical theatre camp for teenagers ?explores identity development and isolation.
Color of Paradise (1999 ) ? A congenitally blind boy in a small town in Iran and the impact of both his father's shame about his son's condition and his grandmother's love.
The Debut (2000 ) ? a third generation Filipino teenager deals with cultural identity issues in the U.S.
God Grew Tired of Us (2006) ? boys who fled Sudan and moved to Ethiopia and Kenya because of political unrest. Some have relocated to the US; this film shows their adjustment and continued connection to their families and the Sudan.
The Infidel (2010) - a Muslim man living in England has to face some tough criticism in his own community after a personal crisis.
Invisible Children (2006) ? a documentary about child soldiers in Uganda.
Khuda Ke Liye (2007) ? a film about Pakistani Muslims and religious struggles in a post 9/11 world.
The Laramie Project (2002) ? a film about the aftermath of the killing of a 22 year old gay man in Laramie, Wisconsin. There are interviews of various members of the community and their reactions.
Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) ?documentary about 11 year old school children in New York engaged in ballroom dance competition.
Malcolm X (1992) - A biography of Malcolm X reviews his impact on American history and provides an overview of some important religious issues in the Black community.
Maria Full of Grace(2004) ? a 17 year old girl from Columbia works as a drug mule to support her family in the U.S.
Ma Vie en Rose (1997) --- A depiction of transgender and gender issues from a child's perspective, and that of his parents. This French movie also shows some insights into suburban French culture.
Monsoon Wedding (2001)? A Punjabi family in India struggles with maintaining cultural traditions in current times. Collectivism and familial ties are issues of focus.
Quinceanera (2006) ? A girl reaching her coming of age celebration also teaches about crossgenerational issues.
Real Women Have Curves (2002) ? a first generation Mexican-American girl struggles with balancing traditional values vs. acculturation, including self-concept and body image.
School Daze (1988) ? Homecoming weekend at a fictional Historically Black College teaches about many issues related to African-American culture.
Something New (2006) ? This film explores aspects of middle/upper class African-American culture and interracial/interclass dating.
Soul Food (1997) - an extended middle class African-American family struggles with the illness of their grandmother.
Tortilla Soup (2001) ? This film about a Mexican-American widower and his 3 very different adult daughters explores generational issues and maintaining their culture.
Under the Same Moon (2007) ? teaches about Latino immigration to the US and family separation
The Visitor (2008) ? A European-American middle-aged man comes home to his apartment and finds a Palestinian-Syrian man and his Senegalese girlfriend living there. He learns about himself, culture and identity.
Why Did I Get Married (2007) ? Four middle class African-American couples explore their relationships.
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