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A Force More Powerful

6 episodes, 30 minutes each
Source: aforcemorepowerful.org

This series uses archival footage to present six stories of nonviolent movements around the world. Each includes interviews with witnesses, survivors and unsung heroes who contributed to these century-changing events.

1. Nashville: “We Were Warriors”

 Library Resource December 15, 2009
A Toolbox for Preventing Genocide
During April 2004, commemorations across the world marked the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsis and some Hutus were slaughtered in a bloody 100-day rampage. The commemorations were marked by solemn pledges from diplomats and human rights activists to never allow another "Rwanda.
 Facing Today March 30, 2008
Albie Sachs, Freedom Fighter Video Clip June 19, 2008
Amandla!

105 minutes
Source: Movies Unlimited

This film tells the story of black South African freedom music and the central role it played against apartheid. It specifically considers the music that sustained and galvanized blacks for more than 40 years, focusing on the struggle's spiritual dimension named for the Xhosa word for 'power.'

 Library Resource December 15, 2009

Building a "Toolbox for Difference" locked

 Lesson Plan February 22, 2008
Building Community: Rwandan and American Students Reflect

62 minutes
Source: Facing History and Ourselves

In 2009-2010, Facing History brought together a group of students from two high schools in Rwanda and two high schools in Greater Boston for a youth leadership program funded by the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The introductory video explains how the students learned together online and through in-person exchanges, and how they created digital video stories together with the support of the Mobile Learning Institute. The disc includes the nine student-created videos.

 Library Resource August 13, 2010

Can Journalism Kill? The Case of Rwandan Hate Radio locked

 Lesson Plan February 22, 2008
Can You Call the Killings in Kenya Genocide?
(Reuters, January 3, 2008) The article, "Kenya bloodshed leads to accusations of genocide,"explains how the violence in Kenya has escalated to such a high level that both political parties are accusing the other one of genocide.
 Facing Today April 8, 2008
China presses Sudan over Darfur peacekeepers
(The Boston Globe, February 24, 2008) For years, antigenocide activists have asked China to play a more vocal role in bringing peace to the Darfur region of Sudan. Now, China appears to be responding to this pressure.
 Facing Today March 11, 2008
Coexist

40 minutes
Source: coexistdocumentary.org

 Library Resource March 21, 2013
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