Ideas for Parents

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
        - The Strength to Love, 1963

Ideas for Parents

A family movie night can be an easy way to help generate interest and discussion about topics related to the Civil Rights Movement.

Movies

• Eyes on the Prize (1987) (www.imdb.com/title/tt0092999/) Many libraries have this award-winning documentary available for loan.
• Glory (1989) (www.imdb.com/title/tt0097441/) Although not about Martin Luther King, Jr., it does show the origins of some of the racial controversies he dealt with. Rated PG
• Remember the Titans (2000) (www.imdb.com/title/tt0210945/) This movie takes place in 1971 at a high school that had recently integrated. Rated PG
• Ray (2004) (www.imdb.com/title/tt0350258/) Depicts some of the racial struggles that Ray Charles overcame. Rated PG-13
• The Great Debaters (2007) (www.imdb.com/title/tt0427309/) This movie tells the story of a debate club at a historically black college and their competition against Harvard in the 1930’s. Rated PG-13

*** Parents may want to preview these movies (particularly those rated PG-13) before making a decision as to whether or not they are appropriate for their own children. ***

 

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