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Ann Shin's award-winning documentary, My Enemy, My Brother introduces viewers to Zahed Haftlang and Najah Aboud, two child soldiers on opposite sides during the Iran-Iraq war. After viewing the film, class members are asked to reflect on the heroic actions of these two men.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups read and report on the articles referenced in the background information section
- For those who would like to find out more about these two remarkable men, recommend a reading of their book, I, Who Did Not Die
Classroom Considerations
- A link to the 18-minute film is provided in the Included Materials section
- The images and descriptions are graphic and my upset viewers
- Consider whether any class members may have links to the events in the film
Pros
- The six-page packet includes background information on the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq war
- Sometimes the speakers are hard to understand; however, subtitles are provided
Cons
- None