One
of the benefits of thinking about community all day long is
that it opens us up to seeing community all around us.
Quite often one of us will
come into the office all fired up about a movie we've seen
that reflected some great community principles. (Mark Cabaj has been
on a mission to make us all watch the Milagro
Beanfield War for years!)
We can often be cynical
about popular culture and blame movies, T.V., and music for
many of the ills that permeate our communities. But at Tamarack
we think these media have immense potential to share positive
messages and prompt us to think about the communities we want
to live in.
On this page we profile
movies that we think have a powerful community message. We
hope to bring you some of the interesting portrayals of community
that inspire us.
On this page you'll find:
There’s no such thing as an ordinary bee.
 Like many new graduates, Barry B. Benson is excited to enter the workforce and make a difference in his community, New Hive City.
But, Barry soon discovers that he wants more out of life than the inevitable career that awaits him at Honex, making honey like all the other bees. Instead, he wants to stop injustice and improve the quality of life for his fellow bees.
Despite the advice of his family and close friends, Barry flies off to make a difference and quickly realizes he is in over his head. Changing the world is no job for one bee.
Like the challenges and issues we face in our very own communities, Barry begins to see how complex his community really is. He starts to collaborate with community leaders and residents, and gains a new appreciation for the contributions each worker bee makes to Honex.
And, in no time, everyone is working together to better New Hive City.
 Visit the official site of The Bee Movie
Learn More:
By: Rachel Gainer
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We need your help! Have you
seen a great movie that inspired you to be more active in
engaging with your community? Let us know!
E-mail us here.
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Previews provides reviews
and helps parents discuss media with their kids.
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