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

Sources

About the author:

Faith Rogow

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.