Search for Common Ground Invites you to attend the Washington advance preview of:

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SESAME STREET
The film follows three producers from the Sesame Street Workshop in New York City to Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa where they localize the world's most-watched children's television program with indigenous songs, puppets and curricula. The cultural and production challenges they face reflect the complex political struggles of each country. Education is always more than alphabets and numbers, and the contradictions inherent in teaching humane values in a world where AIDS, ethnic genocide and poverty dominate the landscape make this film a must-see for anyone interested in intercultural dialogue.

WHAT
The World According to Sesame Street

WHEN
Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE
Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW (at V - Metro: U St./Cardozo)

ADMISSION
No Admission fee
RSVP requested- rsvp.itvs@communitycinema-dc.org

Panelists include
Gary Knell, President/CEO, Sesame Workshop
Susan Koscis, Director of Communications, Search for Common Ground
A. Edward Elmendorf, President, UN Association - NCA

Second film showing and reception

WHAT
The World According to Sesame Street

WHEN
Friday, September 15, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE
Reception and Film National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street, NW

ADMISSION
No Admission fee.
RSVP requested - rsvp@itvs.org

Panelists include
John Marks, President/Founder, Search for Common Ground
Karen Robinson, Dir. of Human Rights Education Program, Amnesty International USA
Nadine Zylstra, Producer, "Simsimpur" (Sesame Bangladesh)

CONTACT: Michon Boston, ITVS Regional Outreach Coordinator - DC michon.itvs@communitycinema-dc.org; tel. 202-939-0794 For program descriptions and more information on ITVS COMMUNITY, visit www.itvs.org/outreach

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