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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Max's Movie

Every now and then there will be a moment where Max still opens up and shares himself with us. I try so hard to give him his space to let him grow, and sometimes he gives me glimpses of the complex and thoughtful man he is becoming.

Max and his friend A worked for weeks on this claymation film for AP French, where they are studying French African and Middle Eastern countries, and learning about the Muslim influences there. They did a lot of research and were particularly moved by the abuse of women there. He was blown away by the repression in Afghanistan, the high percentage of arranged marriages and also the high number of women who die in childbirth. And I was blown away by Max's talent and of course, so happy to see what's going on in his life and mind.
posted at 5:53 AM  # permalink

One talented kid you got there. Wow, that's awareness.
— added by Blogger The Guy You Thought Was Rude at 7:40 AM, May 13, 2008  
That was really powerful! I love the calendar on the wall of that stark, cardboard bedroom! Your boys are amazing! Max is such a thoughtful, mature young man! -TPeacock
— added by Anonymous Anonymous at 9:44 AM, May 13, 2008  
Wow. Very moving, and so simply portrayed. Max is cool. Lisa
— added by Anonymous Anonymous at 12:00 PM, May 13, 2008  
Outstanding and so french!

You deserve to be VERY PROUD!
— added by Anonymous Anonymous at 3:46 PM, May 13, 2008  
Susan, thanks for sharing this. My younger son recently started doing claymation films, so I showed it to him and it really inspired him. He is wondering if Max has made any other claymation films because he's interested in seeing more!
— added by Anonymous Tanya Savko at 9:31 PM, May 13, 2008  

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