Re: Schindler's List video

[Floyd Pentlin <fpentlin@GARFIELD.LEESUMMIT.K12.MO.US>]

Yes, Schindler's List is an excellent film.  Unfortunately in our
district it can't be shown because all "R" rated videos are excluded from
the curriculum by administrative directive.  A classic example of how
one size does not fit all.

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Floyd Pentlin, Library Media Specialist / Lee's Summit High School, Div. 2
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On Sun, 12 Feb 1995, Katharine Bruner wrote:

> Hi, everyone.
>
> After the post about a free video of _Schindler's List_, I quickly went
> back and read the latest copy of "Facing History and Ourselves."  It's
> true, and it's a lovely gift.
>
> The video is available, with 64p. guide, to all high schools.  The guide
> alone will be sent to all middle and junior high schools.  This wording
> sounds like middle/jr. highs will receive the guide automatically.  It
> should be a fine teaching help to anticipate.  Perhaps we can borrow the
> video from a neighbor high school if we deem it appropriate.
>
> The Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation, Inc. offers many
> helps and resources to promote understanding and tolerance, including
> summer teacher institutes.  If you are interested in more information about
> them, their address is: 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02146.  Phone (617)
> 232-1595.
>
> Katharine Bruner                        Brown Middle School
> brunerk@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us          Harrison TN
>