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CURRENT EVENT | JUNE 3, 2014

Bringing ‘Gone With The Wind’ to the Screen

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The movie Gone With The Wind was released in 1939. This story of love and survival in the Civil War resonated with audiences and critics alike. It won 10 Academy Awards and when adjusted for inflation it remains the highest grossing movie ever. The story’s path from print to screen was not a quick or easy one. Listen to learn more about the film’s production and how a movie about the Civil War won the hearts and minds of people in 1939 and to this today.

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  • What are the goals of Malala’s mission to support girls?

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  • What is your opinion on Malala’s message about the power of education?
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