The Humanity Project

I have never written a movie review for the Humanity Project. Today, I make an exception — well, not a movie review exactly. More like a movie recommendation. This is because I watched the most amazing documentary over the weekend and I wanted to share it with you. It focuses on a school project that required big doses of cooperation and social connection, which is what our mission is all about. So the subject matter seems very appropriate. But this small movie hasn’t had the kind of attention it deserves and maybe this blog can help some of us spread the word a bit further. Anyway, the film is called, “Paper Clips.” An apt title, as it turns out. Whitwell Middle School in a small, rural Tennessee town took on the task of collecting six million paper clips to represent the 6 million Jews annihilated in the Holocaust. But that’s more or less where the story begins. As you watch the documentary, you see tolerance and compassion as they grow within the students. And you find that real community spirit and cooperation make appearances too, popping up from surprising places. I liked the film so much I watched it twice in two days … and was in tears both times. I’m including a link for those who may be Netflix customers: http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/Paper_Clips/70012789?trkid=496624 Or just look it up online or at your local video outlet. ”Paper Clips” is only 82 minutes long. But, I promise, this movie will stay in your mind and heart much, much longer than that.

Tags: "Paper Clips", documentary about cooperation and social connection, Documentary about tolerance, helping kids, helping others, Holocaust education, Humanity Project, teaching human values, The Humanity Project

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