To address the moral and ethical confusion that obtains in this land, and to deal specifically with the violence in our schools, the increasing abuse of our young children, and the now daily senseless killing of our citizens, the Government of T&T should strengthen its support of the local film industry by mandating that local cinema and local television begin to show at least one local film per month or maybe even per week.
These local films should deliberately promote moral education and values-clarification, and specifically aim to shape the attitudes of the younger generation by showing such positive values as: humility, forgiveness, gratitude, thankfulness, compassion, personal Integrity, disciplined honest work, healthy family relationships and friendship.
Also, respect for the aged, disabled, women and the less fortunate in society. Promoted as well should be reason, reflection, appreciation of gender, racial, and religious differences, personal etiquette, cleanliness, philanthropy, volunteering, community, accountability, perseverance, thrift, patriotism, commitment, creativity, and fidelity.
Research shows that the stages of film making–development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution–can generate as many as 600 jobs on a major film. Therefore, the increase in job-creation can only be to the benefit of the country.
Kwame Payne,
Arima