Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (PT)
Teachers, Educators and Community Activists
KQED's Bay Area Mosaic Project and Immigration in Focus, in collaboration with the Center for Asian American Media, present an evening of film, conversation and education in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
A free screening of Slanted Screen
From silent star Sessue Hayakawa to Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle, The Slanted Screen explores the portrayals of Asian men in American cinema, chronicling the experiences of actors who have had to struggle against ethnic stereotyping and limiting roles. The film presents a critical examination of Hollywood's image-making machine, through a fascinating parade of 50 film clips spanning a century.
Panel dicussion to follow featuring:
Presentation of educational resources by KQED's Bay Area Mosaic Project
Thursday, May 24, 2007
6:30 pm dinner reception, 7:00 pm program
KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information please contact KQED School Services at 415.553.2244 or schoolservices@kqed.org.
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KQED School Services presents its ongoing series, Bay Area Mosaic, a project designed to help teachers integrate ethnic studies and diversity content into the standardized curriculum. Mosaic presents this content by utilizing PBS and KQED films to enhance learning and teaching, with an emphasis in social studies and language arts.
KQED Community Engagement supports this workshop through Immigration in Focus, a collection of thought-provoking programs, special reports and events about the complex issues surrounding immigration.
The Center for Asian American Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. CAAM is the largest distributor of Asian American videos in the nation and their San Francisco International Asian American FIlm Festival (SFIAAFF) is the largest presenter of Asian American film in the world.
KQED Education Network uses the power of KQED media to inspire learning throughout Northern California. The resources of KQED are brought directly into the community through workshops, online content, unique programs and special events. Education Network serves educators, families with young children, child-care professionals, K-12 and adult learners, and the general community, with a particular emphasis on reaching underserved communities. Every year Education Network reaches more than 75,000 people- from toddlers to seniors- through workshops, events and other community services.
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