The only suggestion I have as of now is Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, and I'm concerned that might be boring (though I've watched only about a minute of it so can't say). I thought of A Mighty Heart, though it's not strictly speaking, educational. But I want something that will hold their attention as well as prompt them to think about (and discuss) particular issues.
What do you suggest? Please help, readers! I need it for Sunday and the clock is ticking away.
Edited to add: Thanks, people. Due to a combination of circumstances (the group that had been planning to take a workshop but then tentatively cancelled have now confirmed, and I will be busy with something else that came up suddenly), we won't be having the movie screening this Sunday. But I'll keep these in mind for later, and do keep coming back and putting in suggestions (or send me an email).
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How about "My Fair Lady"? Cliched, I know. But it works. I teach communication skills at an institute and I usually use this movie for one of the sessions there.
The Pursuit of Happyness
How about "To Sir, with Love"?
Masood: Oh yes, another volunteer also suggested that. Cue to me to watch it.
Emma: That's an interesting idea. I think it just might work.
Lekhni: Why didn't I think of that? That should be pretty good.
Thanks, all!
Btw, The Pursuit of Happiness airs this Saturday on either HBO or Star Movies.
So you get a preview. And yeah, I'd totally recommend this one.
I would also say Take the Lead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446046/), but it's got a lot of slang, and maybe you'd want them to learn good English first :)
Ok, sorry, one more: "Freedom Writers" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463998/) too.
I know the event got canceled but wanted to suggest Juno. Cute movie about teenage pregnancy in a way most teens can relate to.
Unmana
I think classics like My fair lady or sound of Music can work better for communication skills. The language is decent. I also happened to see Up and close relationship- not a classic movie. Basically less stunt and more talks
In pursuit of happiness...excellent movie
Thanks, everyone, for all the helpful suggestions. One clarification: the primary purpose of the movie won't be to improve English speaking skills, but to provoke them to think.
Pallu: Thanks. I'm afraid I missed it - I wasn't home at the time. I'll keep the other two in mind and try to watch them.
Never mind: I'm not sure the Friends of Children people would like me to show them that!
Rudy.
Inspiration, hard work, etc etc...
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