The Documentary Film Group will be gathering for afternoon discussions at the Chapel Hill Library in the meeting room on the main floor near the coffee stand to discuss a documentary film each month.
The documentaries are all available on Netflix unless noted otherwise and participants should watch the documentary selection before coming to the meeting where we will discuss the film.
The January film is:
Teach Us All
By Sonia Lowman
On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the 1957 Little Rock school desegregation crisis, educational inequality remains among the most urgent civil rights issues of our time. With its school district hanging in the balance following a state takeover in January 2015, Little Rock today presents a microcosm of the inequities and challenges manifesting in classrooms all across America. Through case studies in Little Rock, New York City, and Los Angeles, Teach Us All seeks to bring the critical lessons of history to bear on the current state of U.S. education and investigate: 60 years later, how far have we come-or not come-and how do we catalyze action from here?
Questions: Contact Norma Gindes at normagindes@gmail.com or at 201-951-5140.
If you would like to nominate a documentary film for discussion, please send your suggestions to normagindes@gmail.com.