This feature-length film about poverty in Montreal is set against a soundtrack that includes rap, blues, rock, and country and western music. The film deals with the universal themes of hunger, hope and love and is named after an actual Montreal restaurant that's been serving those in need for over 25 years. In French with English subtitles.
Ages 14 to 16
Family Studies/Home Economics - Family Diversity and Challenges
An excellent starting point for an activity outside the class as part of a volunteer effort. Students can be asked to find their own community group that they would like to work with for a day. After their volunteer day is complete, each student can then report to the class on their experience. This will make for a good awareness-raising exercise, but also a concrete introduction to the concept of civic responsibility.