“One of the best ways of learning is to discuss something with someone who disagrees with you.” Ha. It depends on what I disagree with them about! Abramorama has released this acclaimed documentary film in theaters – it’s already playing now (screenings list here). The Last Class with Robert Reich is a doc film directed by filmmaker / producer Elliot Kirschner. Based on all the buzz so far, it’s essential and optimistic film that is worth watching at any time. After a lifetime of political impact, he’s stepping into the classroom one final time. Robert Reich has run the U.S. Labor Department, racked up over a billion video views, and shaped public debate. But his true calling is teaching. In The Last Class, Reich teaches his final “Wealth and Poverty” class to 1,000 students at UC Berkeley, ending a 40-year career that reached 40K students. A vital reminder of how important education is and why truly great teachers make a huge difference. The film also wonders: “Who will be the teachers of tomorrow?” Yep this really looks like a massively inspiring and empowering film about what it means to go out and engage with humanity and maybe just change the world. // Continue Reading ›
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