Questions from “Kati with an I”

February 29, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the Kati with an I showing at the library, and a special thanks goes to director Robert Greene for his Q & A session after the film. Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. What lessons do you think Kati learns during the movie?
  2. Do you think the film gave an accurate portrayal of teenage life?
  3. If this film was made 50 years ago, how would it be the same or different?
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Questions from “Good Hair”

February 15, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the Good Hair showing at the library. Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. Were you surprised by what you learned from the film, or was this something you already understood?
  2. What did you think of the economic, religious and social impact of the hair trade? Is there any?
  3. Do you think the film will have some significant impact on future hair-care and maintenance choices?
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Questions from “Biblioburro”

January 25, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the Biblioburro showing at the library. Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. How do you think books help the children? What does the library represent to them?
  2. What did you like about Soriano’s style of teaching?
  3. What are your experiences with a mobile library? What do you like or dislike about them?
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Questions from “Last Train Home”

November 9, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came to the Last Train Home showing at the library. Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. What do you think of the factory work and living conditions in comparison to the farming work and living conditions? How does this film make you think about industrialization in China?
  2. What did you think of the scenes with congested train stations? Would you put yourself through something like that to see family?
  3. Who do you sympathize with more in this film, the parents or the kids?
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Questions from “Catfish”

October 12, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came to the Catfish showing at the library. If you’re interested to learn more about the film, be sure to check out a 30 minute video from the television program “20/20″ featuring interviews with Nev and Angela.

The winner of our Ragtag Cinema passes giveaway this month is Mary Frances Calix. Keep checking the blog for future giveaway opportunities.

Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. Did you see the story twist coming? Why or why not?
  2. What do you think about the movie’s authenticity?
  3. How does this movie make you think about your own online activity?
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Questions from “From Separate to Equal”

September 14, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came to the From Separate to Equal: The Creation of Truman Medical Center showing at the library. Thanks also go out to filmmakers Kevin Willmott and Greg Hurd for joining us for the post movie discussion. Here are some questions about the film that you can respond to in the comments section of this blog post:

  1. Did you find any of the stories in this documentary shocking?
  2. How do you think a movie like this can help heal old wounds in the community?
  3. How did the stories in the film parallel the situation in the One Read selection?
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