In today's media class we discussed racism and prejudice. This discussion was followed by watching a short part of the movie Slumdog Millionaire. I thought that this movie choice was very relevant to our discussion as it most definitely portrays the elements discussed.
I have seen this movie twice already and I'd still love to see it again. Although it is maybe too violent for young children to watch, I think it would be a good idea for them to see a world outside of their own. Many children are not aware of the hard life some people have, and some exposure to that could be more beneficial than not.
Regarding the amount of violence in the movie, it may be slightly inappropriate for children in the younger grades, and as an alternative to watching this specific movie, I think that other cultural movies should be shown and discussed at a level that would be more comprehensible and more appropriate.
Too many children grow up sheltered from the reality seen in Slumdog Millionaire, and I really think it is time that teacher's to open their eyes to this, and do something about it.
You raised very important questions. If kids watched violence more than I could take, or if they believed what they just saw, what can we do about it? Last week I watched a video game that two young brothers were playing. It was more violence that I usually see in a movie, so I had to turn my eyes away. But because it is a game, it is permitted. Double standard! What can we do about it?
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