Tom Shadyac: I AM

Tom Shadyac's I AM;
Utilizing Film to
Promote Philanthropy   

Philanthropy:  "altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.

I AM - Official Trailer
"In [one of] his latest project[s], a documentary entitled I AM, Shadyac asks some of today’s most profound thinkers two questions – What’s wrong with our world, and what can we do about it? This moving, inspiring film won the Audience Choice Award and the Student Choice Award at the Mountain Film Festival in Telluride Colorado, where it premiered...." (From: I AM The Official Site)

As members of the human race, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves in the ways of the world.  We spend so much time working for self-betterment  we sometimes forget that there is a universe out there that could benefit from our unique gifts.  That fact alone is the driving force behind our 21st Century Learning endeavor as related to I AM.

After watching I AM,  respond to the the following Prompt.

Total of 30 Points:)
What new or interesting concepts came to light through watching the film? Pick one idea from each section of  I AM and expand on how and why those ideas impacted you.  You may agree or disagree, but please provide in-depth insight, considering both sides of the argument if applicable. Please label them Part I, Part II, and Part III. (100 words for EACH = total of 300 words)

Please make sure these are well written, thoughtful responses that provide specific examples or rationale.  



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