The Hawaii State Public Library System will present “A Place in the Middle,” a Hawaii-made anti-bullying film at the heart of a new culturally centered campaign for safe and inclusive schools, in a series of free community screenings at selected
The Hawaii State Public Library System will present “A Place in the Middle,” a Hawaii-made anti-bullying film at the heart of a new culturally centered campaign for safe and inclusive schools, in a series of free community screenings at selected public libraries statewide. The film will be shown at 6 p.m. Friday at Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library.
Created by kumu hina Wong-Kalu and directed by Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, “A Place in the Middle” tells the true story of a young Hawaiian girl who dreams of leading the boys-only hula troupe at her Honolulu school, and an inspiring teacher who uses traditional culture to empower her. Following the screenings, the team will talk with the audience about the film and educational campaign, which have been supported by Pacific Islanders in Communications, Hawaii People’s Fund, Ford Foundation and PBS LearningMedia.
This one-hour program is suitable for students, parents, and educators interested in Hawaiian culture and bullying prevention. Free DVDs and teaching guides will be available for participants after the program.
The program schedule is subject to change. For information, call 887-6067.
