A PASSAGE TO INDIASUBJECTS --- World/India & England; Literature;SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING --- Friendship; MORAL-ETHICAL EMPHASIS --- Trustworthiness; Respect. Age: 12+; MPAA Rating: PG; Drama; 1984; 163 minutes; Color.
A Passage to India is the beautiful story of several individuals, some British and others Indian, who try to become friends during the British colonial occupation of India. The movie is closely based on the classic novel by E.M. Forster and is an excellent way to re-experience the book if it has already been read. If a child loves the film but did not read the book, TeachWithMovies.com suggests that he or she be encouraged to read the book. A parent or a teacher can truthfully say that, as wonderful as the movie is, the book is better. It contains detailed descriptions and insights that could not possibly be put in any film.
A Passage to India is the beautiful story of several individuals, some British and others Indian, who try to become friends during the British colonial occupation of India. The movie is closely based on the classic novel by E.M. Forster and is an excellent way to re-experience the book if it has already been read. If a child loves the film but did not read the book, TeachWithMovies.com suggests that he or she be encouraged to read the book. A parent or a teacher can truthfully say that, as wonderful as the movie is, the book is better. It contains detailed descriptions and insights that could not possibly be put in any film.
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