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Disgrace

politicalmediareview — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:13:40 +0000

The plot of Disgrace is driven by the personal metamorphosis of David Lurie, an arrogant, libidinous professor, brilliantly played by John Malkovich. A poetry lecturer at Cape Town University, David's descent into disgrace is provoked by an affair he is having with a mixed-race student thirty years his junior.

The Lifelong Activist: Changing the World Without Losing Your Way

politicalmediareview — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:54:20 +0000

As an activist, being effective is more important than merely being busy. A hectic schedule does not automatically translate into social change and doing more is not the same as achieving more.

Before You Enlist!: The Real Deal on Joining the Military

politicalmediareview — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:58:22 +0000

Before You Enlist!: The Real Deal on Joining the Military, is an outstanding short documentary about the reality of enlisting in the U.S. military. The film starts with youth of color being interviewed in an urban setting, with hip hop music playing, and makes clear who the military is targeting to enlist.

It’s My Life! A Guide to Alternatives After High School

politicalmediareview — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:54:25 +0000

From the Noble Peace Prize winning American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) comes It's My Life! an outstanding resource for any middle school, high school, community center, religion center, peace organization, and even youth detention facility. As a teacher at a youth detention facility I order ten of these amazing books to use every month.