The University of Vermont

Center for Cultural Pluralism

presents:

A Discussion on (Un)Covering Identities

The Fall 2011 Social Justice Film Series

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

“People Like Us (Part I)”

Class can be harder to spot than racial or ethnic differences, yet in many ways it's the most important predictor of what kind of financial and

educational opportunities someone will have in life.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

“White Like the Moon”

A Mexican-American girl struggles to keep her identity when her mother forces her to bleach her skin.

This film reveals a dilemma not very well known outside Latino communities.

October 12, 2011 “Out in the Silence”

Joe Wilson returns to his hometown of Oil City, Pa., after his wedding

announcement causes a controversy in his small town, and he receives a plea for help from the mother of a gay teen who is being tormented in school.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

“Silences”

This film explores the decisions that parent’s make, for better or for worse, in an attempt to protect their children from an unknown world. This film

reveals the push and pull of American cultural and family life.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

“In The Matter of Cha Jung Hee”

Traversing the landscapes of memory, amnesia and identity, this moving and provocative film probes the ethics of international adoptions and

reveals the cost of living a lie.

ALL FILMS SCREENED TWICE

12pm 104 Allen House

7:30pm 216 L/L Commons

Free and Open to all UVM Students, Faculty, and Staff

Co-Sponsored by the Chief Diversity Officer

Please contact Dirk Rodricks at 656-7990 or Dirk.Rodricks@uvm.edu