In today’s ever-changing, ever-surprising global economy, everything flows so easily across borders-ideas, capital, products, people, and even problems. This brings international issues to Americans’ doorsteps and makes cultural understanding a necessity for young people, just to navigate their neighborhoods, let alone compete for the jobs of the future. “Knowledge work” is growing in importance, and there are millions of increasingly well-educated English-speaking graduates from other countries – India, China, Europe – seeking the best jobs anywhere. Schools must rise to the challenge of improving basic skills while enlarging horizons, broadening perspectives, and teaching about the whole world. Journeys in Film provides the means to explore other cultures virtually, to gain the knowledge and skills for effective relationship-building, at home or abroad.
