Tell Him I Say Thanks | McFarland, USA

A coach mistakenly believes that the father of one of his runners cannot understand or speak English.

Questions:

  • Why does Kevin Costner’s character think that the man washing buckets doesn’t understand him, even though he said, “No, gracias”?
  • Why is it so frustrating to have an offer of help declined?
  • What stereotypes do you have that might affect your teaching or interaction with your community?

Source: McFarland, USA, dir. Niki Caro

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