These seven short animated films from the National Film Board of Canada are united by their inspiration from the 1990 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Each film addresses a specific right that was agreed upon by the convention. They are designed to encourage children to think about the world in which they live. The films contain no dialogue. Part 2 is intended for children aged 9-12. The films are Jonas and Lisa” (dirs: Zabelle Cote, Daniel Schorr); “The Tournament (dir: Francine Desbiens); “Overdose” (dir: Claude Cloutier); “An artist” (Dir: Michele Cournoyer); “Baroque’n roll” (dir: Pierre M. Trudeau); “Ex-child” (dir: Jacques Drouin); “Why?” (dir: Bretislav Pojar). A resource guide for educators is included.
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310145
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Canada
Animation → Animation - Juvenile films
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Abused children
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Children - Conduct of life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Moral development in children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Children - Conduct of life
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Abused children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Conduct of life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and adults
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Moral development in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Care and hygiene
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Conduct of life
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Identity (Psychology) in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Moral development in children
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Sound
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Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)