INTERNATIONAL FILMS
2013
CROSSROADS
An international Documentary & Discussion Series
FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM
“Crossroads” is a four-part, film and discussion series delving into the human condition in the modern world. Each award-winning film will be followed by insights from experts on issues raised in the films and time for audience discussion and dialogue. Travel from China to Indonesia to Rwanda as the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire and Red River Theatres present this unique opportunity to engage with the world and examine human rights issues across the globe.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL FILMS
TUESDAY, APRIL 23- 6:30 PM
"Girl Rising" Film & Discussion:
Special kick-off event for the Crossroads series!
TUESDAY, MAY 21 - 7 PM
NOT MY LIFE
TUESDAY, JUNE 18- 7 PM
SALAAM DUNK
TUESDAY, JULY 16- 7 PM
WAR WITCH
2012
CROSSROADS
An international Documentary & Discussion Series
THE PRICE OF PROGRESS
“Crossroads” is a three-part, documentary and discussion series delving into the human condition in the modern world. Each award-winning documentary will be followed by insights from experts on issues raised in the films and time for audience discussion and dialogue. Travel from China to Indonesia to Rwanda as the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire and Red River Theatres present this unique opportunity to engage with the world and examine the price of progress here and across the globe.
Tuesday, September 18 ~ 7 PM
“Earth Made of Glass”
Keene State College Professor James Walle
Director Deborah Scranton
Tuesday, October 16 ~ 7PM
“Position Among the Stars”
Plymouth State University Professor Peng-Khuan Cohong
Tuesday, November 13 ~ 7PM
“Last Train Home”
UNH Professor Lawrence Chris Reardon
CROSSROADS is funded, in part, by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, including the work of Project Humanist Jack Resch, who will help the audience think critically about each film. The “Crossroads” project not only makes films accessible to the public which address multiple humanities fields including religion, music, ethics, history, philosophy and culture, but also encourages audiences to use humanities skills, especially critical thinking, analysis and discussion. We hope attendees will gain knowledge about other cultures and countries as well as new insights into themselves and their family, culture and country.
Audiences might contemplate the following questions:
~ What is the price of progress?
~ What effects of modernization has your family, culture or country experienced?
~ What value does your family, culture, or country place on material goods? How did the economic recession affect how you feel about those values?
~ How did the economic recession affect your definition of the “American Dream?” What is the version of the “American Dream” in the country showcased in this film?
PAST FILMS
FEBRUARY 2012
MADE IN PAKISTAN
THE FORGOTTEN REFUGEES
DECEMBER 2010
VOICES UNVEILED:
TURKISH WOMEN WHO DARE
NOVEMBER 2010
AHLAAM
SEPTEMBER 2010
