Favela Rising Movie & Lessons by Monisha Bajaj & Melissa Kelly at Teachers College
This screening guide offers a 2-hour workshop agenda, or a week-long series of lessons to accompany the film "Favela Rising" on youth development work in the favelas (slums) of urban Brazil. The film shows how one afro-Brazilian organization has given youth an alternative to violence by promoting the arts, music, and culture.
International History
International History: Latin America
Anti-Oppression/Critical Consciousness: Race/Racism
Social Justice: General
Social Justice: Globalization
Social Justice: Poverty & Economic Issues
Arts
high
lesson plan,
DVD/video
no
Brazil
Brazil,
Violence,
Arts,
Music,
Youth Empowerment,
Racial Justice,
Favela Rising,
Favelas
submitted by Monisha Bajaj
favela_rising_curriculum_final.pdf
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