Born Into Brothels – Task 5
1) How did you enjoy the film? What stood out for you?
I really enjoyed watching this film. It was such an eye openner for me. When I think of India I think of wholesomeness, good values and innocence. I always pictured the people of India very tradtional, this film showed me just the opposite. The part where the two mothers were cussing infront of the child stood out. The pure vulgerness of the parents was such a shocker.
2) Did you learn anything new about photography, life, people? What?
I learned some new stuff. I learned that it doesn’t matter how good your camera is, you can take amazing pictures with the worst of cameras. Life isn’t fair; change doesn’t come about easily. People are ignorant and unless we strive for change we will be stuck. This movie thought me many lessons.
3) How do you think the world needs to change?
How important is this?
There are so many problems in the world, I don’t know where to begin. I believe that change has to occur with children. We are the future and if we don’t learn differently we are bound to make mistakes from the past. Children need to be more educated and aware.
4) What are you willing to do TODAY to be a part of that change?
To be part of that change I am willing to take the steps to become educated and aware myself. I live a very good life in this bubble. I know very little about the rest of the world. I can’t really change the world if I am not sure what needs to be changed.
5) Do you know a good song/rap/poem with good lyrics about change in the world?
Post a link or lyrics to share it with us.
Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXWXQeHCWpo&feature=related
6) Pick a non-profit organization that is important to you.
Why is this important to you?
Do they have a website?
A non-profit organizatiton that is important to me it oneXone. It’s a local organization that helps children in Canada and across the globe. It’s an organization my family suports, we love donating to them. It is important to me because it helps such a great cause. Their web site is https://www.onexonecampaign.com/
7) What ideas do you have for media arts projects that we could do individually or as a class to help contribute to these organizations that are important to us?
Our class is producing some great work. We can apply our knowledge and design posters, shirts, buttons, etc and sell them. The money made would then be donated to organizations we find most important.
