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What does six million look like? 🕯️
In 1998, students at a small middle school in rural Tennessee set out to visualize the magnitude of lives lost in the Holocaust. What began as a class project—to collect six million paper clips as a symbol of remembrance—sparked a global response and became a deeply moving testament to the power of empathy, education, and youth-driven action.
This special event features a screening of the award-winning documentary Paper Clips, which captures the heart of this extraordinary project. The film offers a powerful look at how a single idea, rooted in compassion and curiosity, transformed an entire community—and inspired people around the world.
Following the film, Kimberly Thompson will lead a 30-minute discussion exploring the project’s legacy and its continued relevance in classrooms and communities today.
For ages 10 and up. Just drop in!
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Raychel 543-7675 ext. 2101 or e-mail mwl@bcplib.org.
Psst... event will pair perfectly with the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, coming to BCPL September 28th–November 9th.