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A State of Mind explores family relationships in North Korea but also the relationships of families and schools to the government. Part of the effectiveness is that our students can identify with the two North Koreans who are training for the games, for instance, as they discuss their conflicted feelings during training—time that could be spent playing with friends, for instance. That identification hooks them in but then viewers will also realize the differences. This may lead some to evaluate why they would not want to live in the conditions presented but also to appreciate American society in ways they may not have considered before. They will also hear how other societies view America and why--which can lead to excellent discussions.
