Short VideosUsing the Power of Film to Enhance Learning

The following pages of film excerpts, videos and interviews are developed by Crossing Borders Education to grow awareness, deepen understanding and set the tone for constructive dialogues. We hope you find the short videos useful to inspire learning, to add intercultural insights to your materials or to stimulate discussion in class or at staff meetings.

FEATURE FILM EXCERPTS

Our Film Trilogy (Crossing Borders, The Dialogue, American Textures) is displayed below in short clips of 3-10 min length to support targeted discussions on the specific topics and issues of each film.

Crossing Borders Clips

1. On Pre-Conceptions (5 min) view
2. On Differences of Communication Styles (7 min) view
3. On Political Views (10 min) view
4. On Relationships Bridging Differences (6 min) view
5. On Exploring New Perspectives (4 min) view
6. Sidi Moumen (10 min) view
7. The Power of Empathy (9 min) view
8. Ceuta Border (4 min) view

The Dialogue Clips

1. On Beginning the Journey (4 min) view
2. On Speaking a Second Language (4 min) view
3. On Non-Verbal Communication (4 min) view
4. On Differences of Backgrounds (8 min) view
5. On Culture Shock (4 min) view
6. On Personal Styles (4 min) view
7. Openness and Active Listening (5 min) view
8. Discovering Empathy (10 min) view

American Textures Clips

1. On Images of the Other (3 min) view
2. On Gentrification (9 min) view
3. On Migrant Dreams (5 min) view
4. On Privileges (3 min) view
5. On Breaking Down Barriers (10 min) view
6. On Civic Rights (3 min) view
7. On Social Separation (5 min) view
8. On Using Privileges (5 min) view
9. On Leaving Comfortzones (3 min) view
10. On Social Justice (10 min) view
11. On Layers of Identity (5 min) view
12. On Social Realities (5 min) view
13. The Power of Frankness (3 min) view
14. Embracing Diversity (8 min) view

EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

Our short videos below can support you to strengthen Dialogue Skills, Intercultural Learning and Diversity & Inclusion.

Introductory Videos

1. Diversity Potentials (1 min) view
2. Bridging Different Backgrounds (1 min) view
3. On Dialogue (2 min) view
4. On Conflict Transformation (2 min) view

Dialogue Training Videos

1. Why Initiate Dialogues? (2 min) view
2. Phases of a Dialogue (9 min) view
3. Levels of a Conflict (5 min) view
4. The Cycle of Violence part 1 (10 min) view
5. The Cycle of Violence part 2 (30 min) view

Diversity Training Videos

1. On Being an Ally (9 min) view
2. The Courage to Talk about Race (4.5 min) view
3. Rank, Power, Privilege Part 1 (5 min) view
4. Rank, Power, Privilege Part 2 (9 min) view
5. History and the Expression of Self(7 min) view

Intercultural Interviews

1. Intercultural Skills for Turbulent Times (2.5 min) view
2. Reasons for Hope (3 min) view
3. An Invitation to Act (2 min) view
4. Our Comfort (1.5 min) view
5. Our Bubbles (2 min) view
6. Our Knowledge (2 min) view
7. Our Relationships (2 min) view
8. Our Leadership Skills (3 min) view
9. Freeing our Minds (2 min) view
10. Processing our Bitterness (2 min) view
11. Updating our Knowledge (1 min) view
12. Understanding our Culture (3 min) view
13. Linking Interculturalism and Activism (3.5 min) view
14. Linking Diversity Efforts and Internationalization (2 min) view
15. Creating Narratives of Survival (2 min) view

Diversity & Inclusion Interviews

1. The Power of Diversity (2.5 min) view
2. What about Social Justice? (2 min) view
3. Businesses Embracing Inclusion (2.5 min) view
4. Why engage in Dialogue? (2 min) view
5. What hinders Dialogue? (2 min) view
6. What skills do we learn? (2.5 min) view
7. Should we assimilate? (1.5 min) view
8. How to deal with set backs? (1.5 min) view
9. Why step out of our comfort zones? (1.5 min) view
10. What are dangers if we don’t learn to connect? (2 min) view
11. Diversity Efforts and Internationalization (2 min) view
12. How to support student’s sense of belonging? (2 min) view
13. How can administrators support diverse students? (1.5 min) view
14. How respond to divisions within society? (2 min) view