Special Events

Teachers: Through the Eyes of Cinema

What better way to round out the school year than sharing popcorn and a film with your friends and colleagues?

New Perspectives is launching a film and discussion series to look at the movies that have shaped our images of students, schools, and the teaching profession. Whether overly idealized or dystopian, realistic or stylized, inspirational or informative, movies have permeated our culture and may have shaped some of our life and career choices. Each film will begin with an introduction to its historical and thematic context and be followed by a discussion led by your favorite instructors.

Admission for each event is $5. Events will take place at Bank Street College, 610 W 112th Street.

Chalk
Thursday, May 15, 5 pm
Room 706
Facilitated by Emily White.

In the 'doc' comedy style of "The Office" and "Best in Show", CHALK pulls you into the frenetic and awkwardly painful journey of three novice teachers as they navigate one memorable school year. (Rated PG-13 for some language).

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To Be and To Have
Tuesday, May 20, 5 pm
Children's Dining Room
Facilitated by: Sal Vascellaro and Karen Weiss.

A documentary portrait of a one-room school in rural France, where the students (ranging in age from 4 to 11) are educated by a single dedicated teacher.

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Half Nelson
Friday, May 2, 5 pm
Children's Dining Room
Facilitated by Stan Chu.

An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship  with one of his students after  she discovers his secret. (Rated R for drug content throughout, language and some sexuality.)

Call 212/875-4649 or email newper@bankstreet.edu for more information.

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