January 3rd, 2008, 6:30-9pm, SOS Clinic Conference Room

V. Oidov & Anne Riordan

Discussion Co-facilitators: Anne Riordan, Fulbright Fellow and V. Oidov, Mercy Corps.
Language: In Mongolian with English subtitles

February 21st, 2008, 6:30-9:00pm, SOS Clinic Conference Room

This is the story of an Inner Mongolian boy named Bilike, who along with his friends, discovers a ping pong ball floating in a creek. The ball is a mysterious thing, and no one has any idea what it is. While watching TV the boys learn about ping-pong, and that it is considered the “national ball of China.” Not knowing how far away Beijing is, the young boys set out for the capital to return the ball. This film is reminiscent of the 1980 film the Gods Must Be Crazy.

Discussion facilitator: Brian White, ACMS Resident Director
Language: In Mongolian with English subtitles

Discussion Outline (.pdf)

March 6th, 2008, 6:30-9:00pm, SOS Clinic Conference Room

Peter White

Discussion facilitator: Peter White, Princeton in Asia Fellow
Language: In multiple languages with English subtitles

Discussion Outline (.pdf)

April 3, 2008, 6:30-9:00pm, SOS Clinic Conference Room

Clare Hill

Discussion facilitator: Clare Hill, VSO Volunteer
Language: In Mongolian with English Subtitles

Discussion Outline (.pdf)

May 1, 2008, 6:30-9:00pm, National University of Mongolia Building No. 5, Room 304

The Conqueror stars legendary Hollywood icon John Wayne as Temujin/Genghis Khan along with Susan Hayward as his princess Borte. The movie follows Temujin's conquest of the nomadic tribes of Inner Asia and his eventual coronation as Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khaan).

Discussion facilitator: Michael Littig, Fulbright Fellow
Language: English with English subtitles

June 3, 2008, 6:30-9:00pm, National University of Mongolia Building No. 5, Room 304

"My Beautiful Jinjiimaa is an emotional romantic drama in a setting few in the U.S. have ever seen. A deaf woman, Jinjiimaa, is raped by the local party Chairman, and shoots her attacker. Her lifelong friend, lame farmer Sukhee, goes to prison for six years for Jinjimaa's crime. The film begins with his return, where Sukhee and Jinjiimaa meet– each with a secret" [source: amazon.com].

Discussion facilitators: Dr. Munkh-Erdene, National University of Mongolia and Brian White, ACMS Resident Director
Language: In Mongolian with English subtitles

We are currently looking for discussion facilitators for the seminars where you see TBA. A discussion facilitator should have specialized knowledge of the film or its theme, and the ability to speak constructively on various aspects of its content and connection to historical events, other cinematic pieces of art, and points of cultural interest. The leader creates a discussion plan that includes: the discussion goals, discussion questions (guiding questions), and/or analytical activities. The leader also provides a brief contextualization of the film, so the participants understand what they are expected to do and look for while watching the film, and how the film relates to Inner Asia, and more specifically, Mongolia. The format of the discussion plan is flexible; however, it is important that the discussion facilitator approach the role with the objective of adding educational depth to the experience of viewing and discussing the films. The discussion plan is submitted to the Resident Director of the ACMS at least 10 days before the seminar, allowing time for any necessary revisions. The discussion leaders are invited to lead on a case by case basis.

If you are interested in facilitating please contact: Brian White at info@mongoliacenter.org.