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Format
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Film
(DVD, VHS)
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Title
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Fried
Green Tomatoes
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Year of Release
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(1991) Universal
Pictures
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MPAA Rating
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PG-13
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Concepts
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Human growth and
development; interpersonal
relationships; human
sexuality; family violence; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
lifestyles
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Language
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English
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Summary of Film or
Television Series premise
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“Evelyn Couch is
having trouble in her marriage and no one seems to take her seriously. While
in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an
outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young
woman in 1920's Alabama. Through Idgie's inspiring life, Evelyn learns
to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with
Ninny.” (www.IMDB.com)
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Description of Clip
(if applicable) and length
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Teaching Activities
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Discussion, guided observation, written assignment
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Audience
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Students over 18
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Contributor
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Janice G.
Weber, (337) 482-6096
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Links for Additional
Information
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Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101921/
Yahoo Movies: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800171038/info
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Entry date
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October 27, 2006
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