LTCSeniorWarriorQT

This short film and discussion guide is a product of the Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) partnership, with special funding from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The film was produced and directed by students at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee as part of a course about making documentary films.  Suggested resources.

Senior Warrior

 

 

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Discussion questions by William Hartin
 

  1. What did the stop and go light represent to Esther and the other neighborhood residents?
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  2. Do you believe an individual can bring about change in the community? Why or why not?
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  3. If you identified a problem in your neighborhood, what initial step(s) would you take to resolve it? Who would you turn to for help?
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  4. What are some other examples of seniors organizing themselves to bring about change locally? Statewide? Nationally? What issues are these groups currently addressing?
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  5. What are some benefits an individual gains from group participation? What groups have you participated in?
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  6. What does the term “advocacy” mean to you? Do you consider yourself to be an advocate? Why or why not?
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  7. To Esther and the other neighborhood residents, access to the bus line was key to maintaining their independence. What is key to maintaining your independence? How important is transportation to you?
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  8. What do you think is the moral of the story?