Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket

Topic: Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket

A 90‐minute feature documentary film Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket weaves those stories with Carey Newman’s personal journey, examining how art can open our hearts to the pain of truth and the beauty of resilience.

Provided By Canadian Human Rights Museum

Video duration: 1hr 16min

Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, English, 2024

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