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The Opposites Game

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A classroom erupts into a war of words as students grapple with a seemingly simple prompt: what is the opposite of a gun? This animation is part of our series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. Check out the full series here: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTheresAPoemForThat


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Meet The Creators

  • Poet Brendan Constantine
  • Director Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Narrator Brendan Constantine
  • Animator Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Designer Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Sound Designer Weston Fonger
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
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About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Poet Brendan Constantine
  • Director Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Narrator Brendan Constantine
  • Animator Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Designer Lisa LaBracio, Anna Samo
  • Sound Designer Weston Fonger
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
  • Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
    • See more

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