Six Points Fellowship Announces New Artist Cohort in New York City

The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists recently announced its 2010 New York City cohort. Nine artists were selected, all of whom are working on an original project that explores a thoughtful connection to Jewish ideas and Jewish cultural expression. Their projects range from a rock opera about Bernie Madoff, to a graphic novel exploring the classic advice column from the Yiddish Forward newspaper, to a theatrical thriller dealing with anti-Semitic medieval beliefs about Jewish male menstruation. Spanning the genres of visual art, performing art and music, the nine artists represent an exciting mix of flourishing Jewish culture in New York City.

Click here to read more about the 2010 Six Points Fellows.

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Pigeon

Overview


Set in Remies, France in 1941 and based on a true story, Pigeon recounts a rare and startling act of resistance. This 11-minute film by filmmaker Anthony Green was an official selection of the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival and grand-prize winner at the 2005 New York Jewish Student Film Festival.



Audience: Middle School, High School, College, and Adult

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Click here to view a sample of the Educator's Resource Guide.

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Resource Guide

  • The accompanying resource guide provides background information, texts, lesson plans and activity ideas, and additional resources for teachers.
  • The guide is a flexible tool, allowing teachers to choose which areas of the film they wish to expand on in their classes and then adapt the material and outside links to best meet the needs of their students.

Content Areas

  • Film and Media Studies, Holocaust studies, Judaic Studies, Jewish values.
  • A unique creative entry point for students to explore themes of identity, resistance, social justice and Jewish values and learn to critically analyze film.
  • Students explore creative and practical applications of values in their own lives.
  • An appropriate film for Yom HaShoah or Tikkun Olam programming.

Curriculum Components

  • Pigeon DVD
  • 40-page Educator's Resource Guide
  • Ongoing Implementation Support

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