In the book “1984” by George Orwell, on April 4, Winston Smith began questioning Big Brother. On the same date, people will gather across the United States to watch the film 1984 and discuss its relevance today.
Cinemapolis of Downtown Ithaca will be one of over 180 art house movie theaters across the country in 165 cities and in 43 states to participate collectively in the national event screening of the movie. We invite you to join this special event on April 4 at 7 p.m. at 120 E Green St. in Ithaca.
After the screening, Cyndy Scheibe and Chris Sperry (directors of Ithaca College’s media literacy program Project Look Sharp) will lead an interactive discussion about education, critical thinking and media literacy in the age of “Fake News”. Proceeds will support Project Look Sharp’s work helping educators teach critical thinking and media literacy skills nationally and in our region.
All educators will receive the Cinemapolis member discount price for this special event, and may also bring one guest free of charge.
Project Look Sharp is Ithaca College’s Media Literacy Initiative. Project Look Sharp supports the integration of critical thinking through media literacy in school curriculum and teaching. They do this through developing and providing lesson plans, media materials, training, and support for educators at all education levels. The purpose of media literacy education is to help individuals of all ages develop the habits of inquiry and skills of expression they need to be critical thinkers, effective communicators, and active citizens in today’s world.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20170329113532413