1. PASSPORT TO SOUTH AMERICA
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PASSPORT TO SOUTH AMERICA
A LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL  

2. Central Station (Brazil)
THE FILMS
Central Station (Brazil)
Que Tan Lejos (Ecuador)
Motorcycle Diaries (South America)

3. GOAL:
THE VIEWER WILL FIND A CHARACTER, PLACE OR EVENT IN THE FILM THAT RELATES TO HIS PERSONAL LIFE.
“Texts are machines for making meaning.” Octavio Paz

4. Get your passports ready & check out the map to get oriented!
Complete one or more of the following:
1. Write down three cities you like to visit in this country. Why?
2. Write down a library book or audio selection you might check out after the movie.
3. Draw an image that comes to mind that would symbolize this place to you.

5. So…..Let’s watch the movie!

6. Post-view Review! The vote is: Thumbs up or Thumbs down
On the back of your “Passport”:
Write down the name of a character, place or event that you can relate to. Now use three words that come to mind regarding your choice. How did you relate to your choice?
Share your results!

7. THANKS FOR COMING!
!Ciao!

8. LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL COMMUNITY PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS
GOAL:
THE VIEWER WILL FIND A CHARACTER, PLACE OR EVENT IN THE FILM THAT RELATES TO HIS PERSONAL LIFE.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Community at large, high school and above
MATERIALS NEEDED:
MOVIES: Que tan lejos (Ecuador), Central Station (Brazil), Motorcycle Diaries (South America)
MAPS: Ecuador, Brazil, South America
SLIDE PRESENTATION: See above.
LIBRARY MATERIALS: Selected audio-visuals, mp3s, fiction or non-fiction texts available
VIEWER MATERIALS: Post-it notes, pencils, blank paper, handouts (below, other at facilitator discretion
OTHER: Miscellaneous cultural artifacts as available, flyer for posting online or in physical locations

9. METHODS PUBLICITY: SETTING UP: INTRODUCING THE FILM:
Cooperate with the host site to give ample advance publicity
Reproduce the flyer and post in strategic places as desired
Use social media
SETTING UP:
Prepare the projection equipment & cue the disc
Gather available library materials and display
Display cultural items and artifacts separately
Display a map of South America to help orient attendees to the location of the country in relationship to the USA
Have the power point presentation ready
INTRODUCING THE FILM:
Welcome your audience using the outline in the slide show. Begin with a brief summary of the film and the statement of the goal. Show where in Latin America the action evolves. Then ask the participants to take a few minutes to answer the following questions:
1. Write down three cities you like to visit in this country. Why?
2. Write down a library book or audio selection you might check out after the movie.
3. Draw an image that comes to mind that would symbolize this place to you.
Remind them that there are similarities and differences among cultures, but you expect them to find something they can identify with.
Then show the film. Stop at strategic spots if desired or have an INTERMISSION if needed.

10. METHODS
FOLLOW-UP:
Ask participants to turn to the back of the “Passport” Handout. & guide through the following:
Write down the name of a character, place or event that you can related to.
Write three words that come to mind regarding your choice.
Jot down 1-2 sentences about how did your choice relates to you.
ASSESSMENT:
Thumbs up or thumbs down
Ask if persons found something to relate to.
Ask participants to share what they found and/or share personal
CONCLUDING THE PROGRAM:
Ask if there are any questions.
Suggest checking materials available from library.
Invite them to the next session & give dates (TBD).
Thank them for coming.
Show closing slide: Ciao

11. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
This project has been developed for presentation to the community at large with no curriculum objectives or standards to incorporate. However, it can be expanded in a variety of ways. Some ideas brainstormed include:
Invite a guest from the target country to address the group before or after the film or to interact with participants/students.
Create additional handouts or materials regarding geography, culture, religion, cultural bias, etc. that will focus on other aspects of the films.
Invite a panel of guests to conclude each film to give a different perspective of the target country.
Provide appropriate ethnic snacks if permitted.
Select learning targets, goals, objectives in alignment with state & district standards.

12. RESOURCES Que tan lejos
Central Station
Motorcycle Diaries
DEVELOPED in collaboration with The Center for Latin American Studies, Vanderbilt University,
“Through the Lens” 2014 Latin American Film Institute

13. PASSPORT TO SOUTH AMERICA
FILM:_____________________
Complete one or more of the following:
1. Write down three cities you like to visit in this country. Why?
2. Write down a library book or audio selection you might check out after the movie.
3. Draw an image that comes to mind that would symbolize this place to you.
PASSPORT TO SOUTH AMERICA

14. PASSPORT TO SOUTH AMERICA A LATIN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL PLACE: TBD
Central Station (Brazil)
DATE: TBD
Que Tan Lejos (Ecuador)
DATE: TBD
Motorcycle Diaries (South America)
DATE: TBD