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  • Ebert Symposium to focus on inclusion in movies and media

    Sep 9, 2019 2:00 pm by Jodi HeckelOutreach
    graphic for the Chaz and Roger Ebert symposium

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    The topic grew out of Roger Ebert’s vision of movies as a tool for generating empathy among those of different genders, races, ages, classes. etc. Fostering empathy 'is the most noble thing that good movies can do,' he said.