TV & Movies

Recommended Movies

Global Nomads: Finding Home in the Age of Technology   https://sales.lrc.cornell.edu/collections/intercultural-materials  

Global Nomads

“I never thought my background would impact me as much as I now realize it has – I always thought I was unique and others didn’t share the same feelings.” – Ala

The enthusiasm and energy between the GN/TCK college students in these videos is evident, as they share experiences and insights with others who can truly understand them and share a common culture. They speak with clarity, honesty, and eloquence about both the joys and struggles that come with their internationally mobile backgrounds.

-Producer Alice Wu.

The Road Home   http://www.roadhomefilm.com  Short listed for 2012 Oscars

roadHomeGreat 20 minute DVD to use for discussion on the culturally complicated identities so many in today’s world face. Beautifully filmed in India, it is story of a British young man returning to where his parents consider “home” and his struggle to find his place. Professional version available to use for public showings and includes resource list. 14 language options on each DVD.  Producer Rahul Gandotra.

Neither Here Nor There    www.neitherherenorthere-thefilm.com

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Interviews with TCKs/CCKs of very different backgrounds who tell their own stories of identity and cultural complexities. Producer Ema Yamazaki interviews Ruth Van Reken in between.

Global Nomads Series – Available from the Language Resource Center at Cornell

                 

Recommended YouTube & Online Videos

Third Culture Kids: the impact of growing up in a globalized world | Ruth Van Reken | TEDxINSEAD

Ruth Van Reken – Third Culture Kids Greece

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 2010 presentation by Danau Tanu

Les Passages by Aga Alegria