Alternate Title School-Time Screening / Discussion: Great Expectations
Production Language English
Country of Origin United States
Description Grades 8-12. To commemorate Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, BAM Education presents David Lean's (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago) faithful version of this classic coming-of-age tale. Pip, a poor orphan, is thrust into London society when an anonymous benefactor provides him the opportunity to become a gentleman. Dickens' novel has inpsired many screen adaptations, but Lean's masterful version is widely acknowledged as the best. Includes pre-screening workshop, teacher study guide, and post-screening Q&A/Discussion. Post-screening guest to be announced.
Identifier 2012f.01164
