21 and Escapism
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This programme, including clips from the film, explores the idea of escapism expressed in the film 21.
The programme invites discussion of the question "If you really wanted to escape, where would you want to go and what would you want to do?" - and sets up any talk about escapism.
Published: 21st Apr 08
Length: 04.52
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Suggestion for use
- Show the first part of the programme - then freeze frame on the question "If you really wanted to escape, where would you want to do and want would you want to do?"
- Invite people to share their answers with one another
- Invite feedback, and discuss what our answers tell us about:
- our view of the world - are we happy with the world and our place in it?
- our view of life - what are our goals and aspirations?
- our view of people - who are we supposed to be and is it possible for us to change?
- Show the rest of the programme
- Deliver a short talk lifting off from the suggestion to look at Jesus' promise to be with us as we live in the world (Matthew 28:20) - illustrating with contemporary quotes about change and identity
(NB these links into the large collection of relevant Bible references
and contemporary quotes are free to anyone with a subscription to Tools
for Talks - non-subscribers can obtain immediate access with a 1 year or 30 day subscription).
Background reading
Before using this programme you may find the following helpful:
- An article about getting away (from Culturewatch.org)
- Wikipedia articles on people mentioned in the programme (NB we cannot vouch for the accuracy of any content in wikipedia):
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