MY HERO International Film Festival Public Voting: Ron Kovic Peace Prize

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Kovic Peace Prize Public Voting

Credit: MY HERO

Great classroom activity to explore the theme of heroism after viewing the short finalist films on this page. Total Run Time: 16 minutes YOU MAY ONLY VOTE FOR ONE!

After watching each film, click the link below to cast your vote for your favorite film!

Ron Kovic Peace Prize Ballot

The Voting period is October 20 - November 9

Film Discussion Questions to Consider After Viewing Films:

How does this film relate to heroism?
Who is the hero or heroic organization in this film?
What is the issue raised in the film?
Does this film motivate you to take action about an issue?
Does the film elicit an emotional response?

Criteria for Judging Short Hero Films is Included in the Teachers Guide Link After the Films.

Film Peace Finalists

Is the Taliban's return the end of music in Afghanistan?

Cormac Walter O'Brien

"As the Taliban take control, members of 'Zohra', Afghanistan's first all-female orchestra, wonder what's next for their music and rights as women.

Rigoberta Menchú: Daughter of the Maya

Dawn Engle

The story of an unlikely hero, a poor indigenous Maya girl living in a remote section of Guatemala, who survived a genocide and became a voice for her people worldwide.

Testimony

Moisés García

Finding peace is the most important of all. While others find it in the noise, some find it in the most silent of places.

OutSwing [Trailer]

Samar Minallah Khan

On the outskirts of Islamabad, a committed coach teaches a team of unlikely players, their families, and a community how playing Cricket can change lives.