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Resisterhood

Resisterhood is an award-winning, feature-length documentary that follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power. Over the course of two years, we watch a Muslim immigrant, an octogenarian Black civil rights marcher, the great-granddaughter of a Suffragist, a Puerto Rican power couple, and a self-proclaimed Rainbow Warrior work to protect our rights and inspire others to join this peaceful and historic movement. 
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Overview

Resisterhood is a testament to the strength of ordinary Americans in our extraordinary times. The Resisterhood Learning Guide is focused on civic engagement for ages 14 and up including adult and college learning spaces. 

This film guide includes discussion questions about the film subjects, personal reflection prompts, glossaries of useful terms, extension activities, and additional resources. There is also a section on effective advocacy, and an activity with a printable worksheet about creating a Personal Civic Action Plan.

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  • Type: Documentary Feature Film
  • Lesson Grades: 10, 11, 12, College, Adult Learning
  • Rating: NR
  • Ages: 13–17, 18–24, 25+
  • Run time: 40–59 minutes, 60–119 minutes

Where to Watch

Resisterhood (56 minute version) is available to stream on Vimeo.

Resisterhood (96 minute version) is available to stream on Amazon.

The guide was made using the 56 minute version as we know that length often works best in educational settings.

The 96 minute version offers extended opportunities for learning and discussion.

Learning Guide

  • Facilitation Guidelines

  • Introduction to the Film and Letter to the Filmmaker

  • Timeline of Events 2016-2018

    Subject: Current Events, U.S. History

  • Joanna Lohman - The Motivational Speaker

    Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Government

  • Mimi Hassanein - The Candidate

    Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, English Language Arts, Government, Service Learning, Social Studies

  • Dr. Jean Gearon - The Organizer

    Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, English Language Arts, Government, History, Service Learning, Social Studies, U.S. History

  • Luisa and Soraida Gutierrez - The Insiders

    Subject: Civics, Current Events, Government, Service Learning, Social Studies

  • Margaret Morrison - The Marcher

    This section works well for Black History Month

    Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Government, Service Learning, Social Studies, U.S. History

  • Civic Engagement

    Subject: Civics, Community Service Learning, Current Events, Government

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Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
  • Gender_Equality
  • Reduced_Inequalities
  • Peace_Justice_and_Strong_Institutions
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