Although in the end Galileo recanted, it was his view which was to dominate the West in succeeding centuries. It combines a tour of the French countryside, where many of the famous cathedrals still stand, with animated sequences which tell the story of the townspeople involved. In a discussion with Fransiska Von Rosen, Michael explains the importance of stories today. Television and rock music are as much a part of the Mi'kmaq world as are the stories told by a traditional storyteller. Parts of this video are in the Mi'kmaq language with English subtitles, and overall, good listening skills are required for the proper appreciation of this video.
Teacher preparation is recommended.
In 1963, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was imprisoned in the Birmingham jail for defying civic ordinances which racially segregated black and white citizens. At age 34, King led peaceful marches and boycotts and was arrested. The program combines archival and dramatized footage to recount King's eight days in jail, the writing of an open letter by Birmingham clergy to King and King's open letter response. In King's letter, a clear sense and basis of justice and law and his rationale for peaceful defiance of unjust law are articulated. An excellent piece for student analysis, discussion and application for problem solving and personal and social action.