The Interpreter

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

What problems do countries face when trying to establish a democratic form of government? Why is it so difficult to break the cycle of tyranny and anarchy? What basic needs of the people must be met before a government can create long-term peace within its borders?

Established in October 1945, the United Nations is an international organization with 191 members whose goals include the promotion of human rights, reduction of poverty, protection of the environment and the fight against disease. For more information about the United Nations, go to: www.un.org/Overview/brief.html