Category: FilmFridays@Five

Be an Ally. Learn about the Deaf Community.  Explore the abilities and lifestyles of people experiencing limited hearing. I was lucky enough to grow up near a university with a degree in translation, including ASL (American…

How does one know “Who am I?”  What does it mean to know “Who are you?” If the film inspires you to study film or philosophy, the library is here to help.  Read on to find…

History can be a fascinating lens to study every facet of life.  History of science brings alive the changes in scientific thinking.  History of literature follows the development of stories, plot devices, formats, and distribution.  Studying…

I Sidet: Forced Exile introduces us to internally displaced persons and those who have crossed international borders, becoming refugees. Feminist perspectives and critical assessment of non-governmental organizations are also explored in this film. Religion and location…

What sort of cities have you lived in before?  What do you hope cities will offer in your lifetime? After watching Anthropocene and listening to the discussion, the following books and resources can help you further…

This film presents some current issues in Africa.  Questions of responsibility, support, influence, and many more come to mind.  Which will you follow for a term paper this year or next fall?  If you are inspired…

Cultural exchange and interaction are priceless, if difficult.  What are some of the practices and traditions you observed for the first time in this film? Why do some situations lead an observer to think cultures are…

If this film prompts you to explore further, the library can connect you with several different paths of research.  Read on to learn about how to analyze film or locate similar types of films to watch.…

This film has generated a lot of discussion online; beware of spoilers if you search now. After watching, the library invites you to explore any ideas it brought to mind.  For example, what does it mean…

How can we work with coal?  Whose lives are affected by each change made or missed? Continue the conversations begun as you watched the film, with classmates, professors, or visiting lecturers.  Dig deeper into the processes,…