This year’s symposium was centered on the documentary, “Passage to Sweden.” A film from Bubble Soup Productions, directed by Suzannah Warlick.
After the documentary, students and educators took part in small group activities based on some of the following prompts; What factors influence people to act or not to act in the face of trouble? How can leadership in the smallest ways make the greatest difference? After small group discussions, some students shared their observations with the group. Some of the student comments were, “No matter your power, you can make a difference in the world”, “Powerless people did little things that had big effects”, and “People helped not for a reward but just because it was the right thing to do.” Read more…