The Source
A series of captivating documentaries that celebrate unique perspectives, thought-provoking interviews with experts, and podcasts that invite listeners to join fascinating discussions. Updated bi-weekly, we strive to create a platform that celebrates the power of original thought and empowers students to pursue their unique interests, fueling a passion for learning that extends far beyond the confines of the classroom.
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Join us every other Sunday, on this exciting pursuit of knowledge, as we unlock the vast potential of young human minds and encourage students to embrace their curiosity, broaden their horizons, and shape a brighter future through the power of creative cognition.
Source: Heidi Nam
Nighthawks: Edward Hopper's exploration of Urban Loneliness and Anonymity in 1940s America
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This video, created for American Studies, an interdisciplinary AP U.S. History/ AP English Literature course offered by Deerfield Academy, provides a deeper understanding of Edward Hopper’s iconic painting Nighthawks within its historical context of 1940s urban America. In the documentary, I accentuate how Hopper strategically employed light, shadow, color and angles to maximize the sense of isolation and alienation within the diner to capture the desolate atmosphere of Urban America in the 1940s, in the aftermath of the Great Depression and during the onset of World War II. Delving into this tumultuous era as well as Hopper’s personal history, the video offers its viewers a glance into Hopper’s unique perspective on the urban landscape and an appreciation of the broader social implications and artistic choices that contribute to "Nighthawk's" enduring impact on American Culture.
Source: Allyson Xu
Harlem's Colours: Jacob Lawrence and the Legacy of the Migration Series
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A visionary artist who defied racial barriers and reshaped American art history, Lawrence's journey unfolds as he immerses himself in the vibrant 1930s Harlem community. There, through his encounters with renowned Black artists and intellectuals, Lawrence found inspiration to illuminate the African American experience in his paintings. The film delves into the transformative role of the Federal Art Project, which provided Lawrence with the opportunity to create his iconic series on the Great Migration, in which Lawrence conveyed the struggles and triumphs of the Great Migration. Discover the profound impact of Lawrence's art and his enduring legacy as a storyteller and his profound impact on African American history and culture.
Source: Don't Mind Us! Podcast
The Psychology of Predjudice
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We are Ant and Lucy from the ‘Don’t Mind Us’ podcast, and here we discuss the psychology of prejudice. Prejudice and discrimination is a topic that is being discussed increasingly often in our society, but it is the effects that are mainly noted, so we wanted to look at the psychological explanations for why people are prejudiced. We explore whether it is something that we, as humans, naturally are, or if it is something learned, that can therefore be unlearnt. This is a topic that has caught the attention of many psychologists for years, as finding the root cause (if there is one) could help us to counteract it, reducing the amount of prejudice experienced today.
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