Jay M. Brown
Filmstrips
Rumor Clinic
Anti Defamation League
A filmstrip consisting of only 4 frames. Demonstrates how rumors and stories become changed and distorted when told and retold. (see sample lesson)
We Are All Brothers
Social Studies School Service
A basic introduction to the problems of racial prejudice. Explains differences in skin color, intelligence and race. Discusses how fear and ignorance brings about prejudice.
What is Prejudice
?
W. Schloat Productions
Two parts with records or cassettes. Part I explores the meaning of prejudice and individual values. Part II illustrates the results of extreme prejudice.
Films
The Eye of the Storm
Xerox
A twenty-five minute 16mm film which shows how a teacher introduces her class to the realities of prejudice and the reaction of the students and community to the exercise.
Belonging to A Group
University of Connecticut
Illustrates the need for people to respect and accept one another in a free society, the vital role of groups and the importance of the “feeling of belonging.” Points up community values. 16mm, 16 minutes.
Boundary Lines
New Haven Public School
A-V Center
An animated film which shows that the imaginary boundary lines that separate people have no basis in reality. 12 minutes.
Recordings and Tapes
N Is For Name Calling
Anti Defamation League
A 14-minute tape narrated by Marlon Brando with Sir Lawrence Olivier in a scene from “The Merchant of Venice.” Hits hard at stereotypes and prejudice and at the use of slang words and religious or nationality jokes.
Discussion Pictures
Focus
National Conference of Christian and Jews
A series of pictures depicting various, everyday incidents of young people. Students are asked to make up a story regarding each of the pictures exhibited.
Questionnaire
Inter-Racial, Intercultural, Values
Jay M. Brown
A series of twenty-five questions focusing upon cross-cultural values. Activity requires approximately one class period and can be used in small group settings.
