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"A woman must find paper clips for a report due in the morning." With this apparently simple description, director Monica Rho begins to explore the complexities and paradoxes of modern life; the isolation within today's crowded cities; and inner, emotional insecurities. Genie Award-winning Canadian actor Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) voices the woman in quest of paper clips with a nuanced blend of assuredness and vulnerability. The film is stylish and crisp, with a bold graphic style and lively, witty animation.

Grade 9 - 12

Social Studies / Contemporary Issues

Diversity/Pluralism / Identity

Geography / Territory: Urban

Family Studies/Home Economics / Feminism

Educational purpose:

Have the class look at the issue of equality between a man and a woman in the workplace. Students role-play a scenario that shows the woman being favoured. "All work and no play..." Have students complete this expression (in a journal) pertaining to the film.


 

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