Around the World in Milwaukee
“The more you know about another person’s story, the less possible it is to see that person as your enemy.”
― Parker J. Palmer
GYLI partnered with the Nicholas Sparks foundation to gather high school students in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area of different cultural backgrounds for a day of cultural exploration and storytelling. The day was filmed and will be made into a documentary highlighting ways youth are preserving their cultures within small U.S. cities. The intention is use this film in classrooms throughout the U.S. – helping students to gain an understanding of someone else’s cultural story upbringing in the U.S. that is different than their own.
Participants and Locations:
Filmmaker: Ian–12th Grade and Pius XI High School
Hindu Temple of Milwaukee: Anshul–9th Grade Brookfield East High School
Milwaukee Asian(Hmong) Market: Aaron–9th Grade at Hmong Peace Academy
Glencastle Irish Dance Studio: Meghan–12th Grade at Brookfield East High School
Islamic Society of Milwaukee: Leila–12th Grade and Salam School
Mexican Street Festival: Marychel–Freshman at Marquette University
World Premiere:
Wednesday December 2 at 6:00PM at Pius XI High School
135 N. 76th Street Milwaukee
The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the students.
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