Dear Meghann, Here are two intercultural communication films for your consideration. Both films come with downloadable conversation guides to encourage dialogue about the "third rail" factor in intercultural communication -- race:
NEW RELEASE: CRACKING THE CODES ORDER: http://crackingthecodes.org Fax : (845) 774-2945 Call: (800) 343-5540 $350> $199 thru Oct 31 This documentary is at the core of a nationwide project to shift intercultural dialogue to include an understanding of systemic inequity. The film features 24 leaders in the equity movement whose life work is breaking down barriers between cultures including Ericka Huggins, Elena Featherston, Ise Lyfe, and Hugh Vasquez. A critical mass of stories is supported by original music by local recording artist Amikeayla Gaston and spoken word by Oakland Poetry Slam finalist Y. Jelal Huyler. Cracking the Codes is designed to deepen and shift the framing of racial disparities. The current conversation is not only shallow, but actually harmful. When we talk about solving the issues of intercultural communication, we often focus on individuals, when institutional and structural inequities are the bigger problem. This film works to disentangle internal beliefs, attitudes and pre-judgements within, as it builds skills in communication. The film reaches both head and heart with a critical mass of stories intertwined with music, art and poetry. "Cracking the Codes is a smart, timely and necessary challenge to the nation to address what race means to all of us." Maya Wiley, Executive Director, The Center for Social Inclusion "Most of us, if we admit it, feel pretty stuck and helpless when it comes to addressing racism. It's the social 'third rail' that we either avoid, collide with or both - without much guidance or support. Cracking the Codes is an important breakthrough in helping to turn this around. Part story telling, part toolbox, this project deftly portrays the complex interplay between the personal, institutional and systemic. Cracking the Codes helps us pull the lens back so we can see the landscape of racialization and racial inequity and how we as individuals are shaped by it. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone who has ever wondered how to get this conversation started - and keep it going." Makani Themba-Nixon, Executive Director,The Praxis Project MIRRORS OF PRIVILEGE: MAKING WHITENESS VISIBLE ORDER: http://world-trust.org/mirrors-of-privilege-making-whiteness-visible/ $350 This unique film by Shakti Butler features the experiences of white men and women who have worked to recognize and challenge notions of racism. Participants talk about their learned and internalized sense of privilege. Their stories reveal what is often required to move through the stages of denial, defensiveness, guilt, fear, and shame into making a solid commitment to ending racial injustice. This film catalyzes powerful dialogue to support the learning, change and healing of all people who want to undo race-based oppression. Featuring: Tim Wise, Joe Fahey, Peggy V. MacIntosh, Marguerite Parks, Gary Howard and many more. Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible allows white people to find their own voice, and to reflect on their own experience and understanding. They hear from role models — other white people who have already committed themselves to racial justice. This has been a missing piece in social justice and cultural competency education. And, when viewing this film, people of color have an opportunity to focus on their own issues of internalized racism, should they chose to do so. "Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible is a moving call, long-overdue, coming from the heart of white people working to restore their own humanity." -Van Jones Founder, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Color of Change and Green for All "Mirrors of Privilege is a resource accessed by professors and staff from multiple disciplines at the University of Connecticut. Your institution may want to consider making this unique and important film available to your faculty." - Jo Ann Reynolds, UConn Libraries To Order: Fax : (845) 774-2945 Call: (800) 343-5540 Online: http://world-trust.org/films/ Thanks for putting it out to the CB, Lisa Lisa Abbott Executive Director World Trust Educational Services Racial Equity through Film & Dialogue o: 510-336-1617 c: 510-333-9325 skype: lmabbott www.world-trust.org www.crackingthecodes.org On Oct 24, 2012, at 6:42 AM, Meghann Matwichuk wrote: > Dear Collective Brain, > > Here's a topic that comes up regularly from faculty in different departments, > and I'm always surprised that there isn't more available specifically > addressing the subject: > > "Intercultural communication" > > Most of what we have is dated, and I'm always keeping an eye out for more > current docs / educational videos that do a good job of specifically > addressing this. So, I thought I'd toss this out to the list to see if the > CB has any recent favorites to suggest. > > Thanks in advance, > > ************************* > Meghann Matwichuk, M.S. > Associate Librarian > Film and Video Collection Department > Morris Library, University of Delaware > 181 S. College Ave. > Newark, DE 19717 > (302) 831-1475 > http://www.lib.udel.edu/filmandvideo > VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues > relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, > preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and > related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective > working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication > between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and > distributors.
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
