SPEECH - Paul Haggis at 7th Annual Hollywood Domino & Bovet 1822 Gala Benefitting Artists For Peace And Justice

SPEECH - Paul Haggis at 7th Annual Hollywood Domino & Bovet 1822 Gala Benefitting Artists For Peace And Justice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Professional Development

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses a group of artists working in Haiti, emphasizing their unique approach of empowering local communities. They focus on listening to the needs of the Haitian people rather than imposing external solutions. The group highlights the potential of Haitian children as future leaders and professionals, and their collaborative efforts have led to rapid development, such as building schools. The approach contrasts with neocolonial attitudes, aiming to support Haitians in solving their own problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the group mentioned in the video?

To impose American values on Haiti

To provide financial aid without accountability

To collaborate with Haitians and support their initiatives

To dictate solutions to the Haitian people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker see in the children playing on the playground?

Future tourists and visitors

Future athletes and entertainers

Future leaders and professionals of Haiti

Future artists and musicians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the group differentiate itself from other organizations?

By providing more financial aid

By respecting and listening to the needs of the Haitian people

By sending more volunteers

By building more schools

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the group's attitude towards the intelligence and resilience of the Haitian people?

They believe Haitians need guidance

They see Haitians as incapable of solving their own problems

They respect and acknowledge Haitians' intelligence and resilience

They think Haitians should follow American methods

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the group's approach when working with the Haitian community?

To dictate terms and conditions

To ask what the community needs and how they can help

To provide solutions without consultation

To focus solely on educational projects