Format

 Film (DVD, VHS)

Title

Little Women

Year of Release

1994 (Sony Pictures)

MPAA Rating

PG

Concepts

(Subconcepts)

Families in society; (historical perspective on families); internal dynamics of families; (family transitions); human growth and development; family resource management

Language

 English

Summary of Film or Television Series premise

“With their father away fighting in the Civil War, Joe, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, men friends start to become a part of the household.” (www.IMDB.com)

Description of Clip (if applicable) and length

Any one or two scenes that shows the sisters in action. [approx. 10-15 min.]

Teaching Activities

          Discussion; guided observation

Audience

adults; professionals

Contributor

Diane T. Miller, EdD*, dianem@uga.edu

*Contact contributor for more information about the use of this clip/teaching idea.

Links for Additional Information

Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110367/

Yahoo Movies: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800228538/info

Entry date

November 2, 2006