Using Film to Teach About Families in Asia

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

It was fascinating to see the many clips of different videos today. It prompted me to go to my local public library (specifically Studio City Branch) and I was amazed at the selection of Asian films that they had! I borrowed "Raise the Red Lantern", and two others that were not on our list but look interesting; "Chunhyang", and "The Killing Fields". They had several others, but I was limited to three. My point is, check your library, they may have a good selection and you can save money.
I can't wait to watch the videos this evening. I'll report later and let you know if they were worth watching (if you haven't already seen them).
Miriam

[clay dube]

Hi folks --

I revised the handout distributed yesterday so that it will be more helpful. It highlights the films screened and provides links to film sources. Please also note the websites I have listed in the film festival thread of the "Asia in My Classroom" forum.

Please remember to put your film reviews in the film festival thread of the Asia in My Classroom forum.

[Anonymous]

Miriam,
I tried looking for some videos at my local library after class but unfortunately my local library does not have that many Asian films. I found only 1 available from the list Clayton gave us. I will try going to Blockbuster. Wish me luck!
May

[Anonymous]

Mirian,
Thanks for the great suggestion about using the public library to check out different Asian films. Since I live close to the Studio City Library, I am going to stop by.

I enjoyed the film clips that we saw on the last day of class. Viewing clips from the film makes me very eager to watch the entire movie.
Janice

[Anonymous]

I came away from the session inspired to watch The Good Earth. Blockbusters was not helpful (although I did settle with the first episodes of The Sopranos), but I will check the library. Incorporating culture with Science through films might be a matter of finding films with food/health/tools incorporated in them. I have found one film about Tigers in India which I will use in my lesson plans and website. If anyone can think of helpful films, let me know! Belinda

[Anonymous]

Many of us forget that the public libraries are and excellent source for multimedia, and then there are the school libraries. I know that our (JBurroughsMS) library is well stocked and additionally many of the holdings are approved for Middle School audiences. It seems to me that very few of the clips that we saw are actually appropriate for elementary or middle audiences.

[Anonymous]

I know what you meaning about public libraries being a vital resource. My local library is a godsend. You can go on-line and reserve almost anything and they will send to your local branch. The Los Angeles Public Library is where I spend a lot of time.

I know that when I went to my local video store to ask for some of the movies that we had previewed in class. The guy behind the counter tried to convince me to rent the latest releases. I didn't fall for it, and went to the library and was able to get Raise the Red Lantern and Eat Drink Man Woman.

Also, speaking of libraries if you haven't been to the Central Library in Downtown LA, you should go. They are having an exhibit of 42 color woodblock prints. The prints are from early 18th century to the mid 1900's. The exhibit runs until October 3, 2004.

For more information, visit http://www.lapl.org or call 213.228.7000.

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