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Using popular culture in professional education to foster critical curiosity and learning

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Media

  • Chocolat, 2000. Film. Directed by L. Hallström. USA: Miramax; David Brown Productions; Fat Free.
  • Moonlight, 2016. Film. Directed by B. Jenkins. USA: A24; PASTEL; Plan B Entertainment.
  • Salmon fishing in the Yemen, 2011. Film. Directed by L. Hallström. UK: UK Film Council; BBC Films; CBS Films; Lionsgate UK; Kudos Film and Television; Davis Films; Shine Pictures.
  • Scrubs, 2001–2007. TV series. USA: Doozer; Towers Productions; Touchstone Television.