6 What makes us Human?
Let’s start here. What makes us human?
Photographer, Yan Arthus-Bertrand, asked these questions as he collected stories from more than 2,000 people from 60 countries. Do we all have the same thirst for love, freedom and recognition? In a world torn between tradition and modernity, do our fundamental needs remain the same? Deep down, what does it mean to be human today? What is the meaning of life? Are our differences so great? Do we, in fact, share more values than we might have imagined? And if so, why can we not manage to understand one another? What was the toughest trial you had to face, and what did you learn from it?
There are three parts to this film. Each part is about an hour and a half. Take notes as you watch it. What do you see in this film that answers the question, what makes us human? Here are the links:
The film recounts many of these interviews, interspersed with stunning portraits and the sort of aerial imagery he is famous for, depicting the human condition and our interactions with the Earth. Arthus-Bertrand has shared some of the photos with The Atlantic. You can view them by clicking on this link: What It Means to Be Human, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand
You may want to create your own video and add it to a class website. You may want to participate in a class discussion, sharing your response to the documentary. You may want to use your notes to create a reflective journal. 
