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“I'm worried that students will take their obedient place in society and look to become successful cogs in the wheel - let the wheel spin them around as it wants without taking a look at what they're doing. I'm concerned that students not become passive acceptors of the official doctrine that's handed down to them from the White House, the media, textbooks, teachers and preachers” “We don't have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in the process of change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” “In the long run, the oppressor is also a victim. In the short run (and so far, human history has consisted only of short runs), the victims, themselves desperate and tainted with the culture that oppresses them, turn on other victims. ” |
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The Historian: You are the historian. Your job is containing all educational encounters by Will. Furthermore, you must focus on Howard Zinn and his work in presenting differing points of view concerning history. It is important that you put a focus on Howard Zinn's work seeing as it holds much importance with Matt Damon. Matt grew up down the street from Howard Zinn, and Zinn wielded much influence over Matt's life. You must make sure to have a complete understanding of Howard Zinn and his work, along with being able to talk fluently about all things history. Remember to review the parts in the first movie centered around history and continue from there. Also, make sure to check in with the connector to make sure what you have researched flows from the first movie to the second. Communicate clearly with all members of the group so that you are all on the same page when it comes to writing the detailed outline. You are an important part of the project seeing as your section of the work solely encapsules the educational part of the film and Will's smarts. Check back in on the Process page to see what the next step is. |
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