Wisdom Gone Wild Discussion Guide

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and designed for people who want to use Wisdom Gone Wild to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities. In contrast to initiatives that foster debates in which participants try to convince others that they are right, this document envisions conversations undertaken in a spirit of openness in which people try to understand one another and expand their thinking by sharing viewpoints and listening actively.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the issues in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests. And be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult.

For more detailed event planning and facilitation tips, visit https://communitynetwork.amdoc.org/.

About the Author 

Boone Nguyen is an artist of the Southeast Asian diaspora. He uses moving images, video vérité, photography, and soundscapes to create immersive installations exploring how the cultural and spiritual practices of displaced communities connect us to our history, build community, and transform places that have been subjected to social and political dislocation. He holds a BA in American studies from Yale University, an MA in ethnic studies from the University of California, San Diego, and an MFA in studio arts from Cal State LA, where he lectures in the Asian and Asian American Studies Department.

DISCUSSION GUIDE PRODUCERS

Courtney B. Cook, Phd | Education Manager, POV

C. Rees | Education Editor, POV

THANKS TO THOSE WHO REVIEWED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THIS RESOURCE

Natalie Danford | Copyeditor