Discussion Guide
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América: Discussion Guide Participants and Key Issues

Participants and Key Issues

América – 93 years old when the film begins

Luis – América’s son and father of Diego, Rodrigo and Bruno

Diego – acrobat, the youngest son who returns to Colima to care for América

Rodrigo – the oldest brother

Bruno – the middle brother

Cristina – Rodrigo’s girlfriend

América will be of special interest to people who want to explore the following topics:

  • aging and health
  • dementia
  • elder care options
  • the government’s role in care
  • family dynamics of care
  • support for caregivers

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About the author:

Faith Rogow

Faith Rogow, Ph.D., is the co-author of The Teacher's Guide to Media Literacy: Critical Thinking in a Multimedia World (Corwin, 2012) and past president of the National Association for Media Literacy Education. She has written discussion guides and lesson plans for more than 250 independent films.

Faith Rogow