The true story of mountaineer Greg Mortenson’s inspired mission and struggle to build schools for young girls in Pakistan.
From the first heart-stopping opening moments stranded on a mountaintop, this accomplished actor brings audiences through the very intimate journey of one man’s fight against all odds to make a difference in the world. The story feels simultaneously personal and of epic consequence. Alternating between scenes in the U.S. and Pakistan, students become aware of the lessons that can be learned from a culture that is seemingly so different from their own; consequently they come to understand the need to share in the responsibility of educating children everywhere. Surrounded by a pre and post show interactive discussion the audience will explore themes including social action, intercultural understanding and perseverance.This story launched the “Pennies for Peace” project across America, an elementary to high school program, that collects pennies to help build schools for Dr. Greg’s Central Asia Institute. Recommended for Grades 7-12. Run Time: 60 minutes with 30 miniutes of pre and post show Question & Answer.
Curriculum connections: Cultural diversity, Language and Literature, Theater, Geography, History.