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The Coexist mission doesn't end with the closing credits of a documentary film. That's really just the beginning. As we work to finish our film we are also working in classrooms to start conversations about coexistence. We're engaging students right now here on coexistdocumentary.org with our interactive project: "Coexistence is..." It's an opportunity for students, parents and communities to build their own interactive discussion around the notion of coexistence: what it means, how to achieve it, and how to deepen relationships.
Below are some examples of work we've done in schools:
Boston Students Find Meaning in Rwanda’s Lessons
“Learning about Rwanda… it gives people the opportunity to open their eyes about things that are going on in our neighborhoods (in the United States) so we can buckle up and make change. So, I think it’s very important to learn it.” High School senior Maceyo Branch reacted to seeing a preview of Reconciliation’s Reach [...]
Talking Reconciliation @ Broccoli Hall
As we prepare for our benefit concert event on Thursday March 26th, we’re talking about the power of reconciliation with high school students.
“We’re all on this rock together.” That’s the reason a high school student at Corwin-Russell School at Broccoli Hall gave for why reconciliation in Rwanda is important and relevant in his life. The [...]