Sara Bennett, co-author with Nancy Kalish of The Case Against Homework, wrote in yesterday with this film recommendation. It's playing on March 5th and 6th. I'm not sure of the location. Try one of the links below.
I am really excited to tell you about a new short
documentary film, Slipping Behind, which looks at the fast-paced,
high-stress lives, of many of today's students.
If you live in
the New York City area, there will be two free screenings of the film,
on March 5 and March 6. I hope you can attend and please tell your
friends, your teachers, your principals, and anyone else you think
might be interested. (How about posting a copy of the flyer at your
school, on your facebook….) There will be a lively discussion
following the film and you will be able to give feedback to the
filmmaker, Vicki Abeles. I will be helping to facilitate the discussion.
The attached flyer explains all the details. Seating is limited so be sure to RSVP as soon as you can to: <julie@reellinkfilms.com>
If you don't live in the NYC area take a look at the film web site, <www.reellinkfilms.com>,
to see where else the film will be showing and/or to make arrangements
to show the film at your school, in your home, at your PTA meeting, at
your film festival, etc.
The film is a great way to start a discussion at your school.
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at the screening.
Sara Bennett