Christina Weiss Lurie

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/christina-weiss-lurie

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where was Christina Weiss Lurie born?Mexico
2. What was Christina Weiss Lurie's job?Minority owner of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles
3. What is the academy awards won?2
4. What is the philanthropic leadership?Served as President of the Eagles Charitable Foundation
5. Who is Christina Weiss Lurie?She is a Mexican‑American filmmaker and philanthropist who makes documentaries and helps kids.
6. Which movies did she win Oscars for?She helped produce "Inside Job" (2010) and "Inocente" (2012), both winning Academy Awards.

Documentary Feature: A full-length film that presents factual information or a true story, often exploring social or political themes.
Minority Owner: An individual or entity holding a percentage of ownership in a company or sports franchise that is less than 50%.
Philanthropic Foundation: An organization established to provide financial support for charitable causes and social programs.