Walk the Walk
This film showcases a unique college class where students go beyond talking about possible solutions to the problems facing American society to implementing actual policy changes that get at their root causes. Over a 12 year period, the film follows classes as they try to solve devastation caused by...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Robert Gliner (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Robert Gliner,
[2019]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (27 min., 56 sec)) : sound. |
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| Summary: |
This film showcases a unique college class where students go beyond talking about possible solutions to the problems facing American society to implementing actual policy changes that get at their root causes. Over a 12 year period, the film follows classes as they try to solve devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina; successfully raise the minimum wage in San Jose, California; and develop policies that confront homelessness. Providing a mode for democracy to come alive in the classroom, it also educates students in improving their communities, and society at large. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Robert Gliner, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 26, 2020. Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This film showcases a unique college class where students go beyond talking about possible solutions to the problems facing American society to implementing actual policy changes that get at their root causes. Over a 12 year period, the film follows classes as they try to solve devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina; successfully raise the minimum wage in San Jose, California; and develop policies that confront homelessness. Providing a mode for democracy to come alive in the classroom, it also educates students in improving their communities, and society at large. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (27 min., 56 sec)) : sound. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |