Latin/South America [1950-Present]

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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
Bordando La Verdad: Arte de Protesta Femenino en el Chile de Pinochet

Bordando La VerdadBordando La Verdad: Arte de Protesta Femenino en el Chile de Pinochet es la historia de las hermanas, esposas y madres que formaban el movimiento de mujeres de protesta en Chile durante la dictadura de Pinochet (1973-1990). Es una increíble historia de coraje y resistencia.

Publication July 12, 2010

Building a "Toolbox for Difference" locked

Lesson Plan February 22, 2008
Colombian Educator Eduardo Escallon Explains the Value of Facing History For His Country
Video Clip July 18, 2008
Discovering Dominga

58 minutes
Source: Berkeley Media

Library Resource December 15, 2009
Engaging the Future: Finding a Language for Peace
In the aftermath of the Holocaust and World War II, many international organizations were created to promote global co-existence and prevent mass violence. Today, the debate about the role of those organizations, such as the United Nations, in international conflict continues.
Facing Today February 24, 2008
If the Mango Tree Could Speak

58 minutes
Source: New Day Films

This documentary about children and war in South America offers a portrait of 10 boys and girls growing up in the midst of war in Guatemala and El Salvador. The children speak with honesty and insight about war and peace, justice, ethnic identity, marriage and friendship. They share their dreams and hopes, their pain and loss.

A study guide, published by Facing History and entitled Lost Childhoods, is available to accompany this resource.

 

Library Resource December 15, 2009
Lost Childhoods Study Guide

Lost ChildhoodsThis study guide accompanies three documentaries: The Lost Boys of Sudan, Discovering Dominga, and The Flute Player. All three focus on individuals who were orphaned as a result of a war in their homeland.

Publication February 23, 2008
Stitching Truth: Women's Protest Art in Pinochet's Chile Study Guide

Stitching TruthStitching Truth: Women's Protest Art in Pinochet's Chile is the story of the sisters, wives, and mothers who made up the women's protest movement in Chile during Pinochet's dictatorship (1973-1990). It is an incredible story of courage and resistance.

Publication April 1, 2008
Teacher Angela B. Speaks about Using Facing History and Ourselves in Colombia
Video Clip June 20, 2008
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