Farewell, The: Family & Cultural Difference (film)

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity created by Lindsey Macdonald, CILMAR, based on the following:

 

Wang, L. (Director). (2019). The farewell [Film]. A24.

 

Glass, I. (Host). (2016, April 22). In defense of ignorance (585) [Audio podcast episode]. In This American life. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/585/in-defense-of-ignorance

Note: Lulu Wang's segment of the podcast is "What You Don't Know": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/585/in-defense-of-ignorance/act-one-7

Tags:

  1. conflict
  2. differences
  3. emotional resilience
  4. Hofstede
  5. home
  6. identity
  7. media
  8. self-awareness

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Analyze how families negotiate and bridge cultural differences. 2. Reflect on cultural dynamics/conflicts within their own families.