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September is Classical Music Month! In a still photo from Disney's Chevalier, actor Kelvin Harrison Jr appears as the title character Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges. The attractive Black musician stands on stage in a triumphant pose, arms outstretched, holding a bow and violin. He is surrounded by seated white musicians. Text says: "Classical Music Month: Teach With Film."

Classical Music Month: Teach with Film

September is Classical Music Month!  Celebrate with these beautiful films plus our free lesson plans to boost student engagement across the curriculum. These music film teaching resources are great for classes in Music Education, Music History, Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Environmental Science and more! For grades 4 and up. Four Great Films to Teach […]

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Film poster for award-winning documentary The Social Dilemma. On the left, over a black background, white text says: "The Social Dilemma". On the right, over a wide vertical red stripe, there is a silhouette of a person being manipulated by strings like a marionette. There are also icon-style symbols on the strings: a thumbs up "like" button, a heart-style "fave" button, a hashtag, and a blank image icon. The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources: get free resources for teaching digital media and online safety with The Social Dilemma are available through Journeys in Film.

The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources: New at Journeys in Film

We are excited to announce The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources — new at Journeys in Film!  This documentary-drama hybrid reveals how social media is reprogramming civilization, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. What Resources Are Available For This Film The Social Dilemma Teaching Resources include Classroom Debate Resource, Gen Z Action Guide, […]

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The Fast Runner Holocaust Education Resources from Journeys in Film include a Learning Guide and a Community Discussion Guide. In this detail from the Holocaust Education film The Fast Runner, there is a close-up of a young girl's face in black and white. The title appears in yellow-gold letters across the bottom, followed by the hashtag "#WeRemember".

The Fast Runner Holocaust Education Resources: New at Journeys in Film

We are excited to announce The Fast Runner Holocaust Education Resources — new at Journeys in Film! In The Fast Runner, a young Polish girl comes of age in 1938 during the rise of the Nazi party and subsequently the Holocaust. She is challenged by the compassion shown by her Rabbi toward their oppressors. When the […]

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Journeys in Film Webinars Make Professional Development Easy. Text says: "Webinars: Teach with Film." Across the bottom there is a row of Journeys In Film Curriculum Guides for Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops, Hidden Figures, Summer of Soul, and The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind.

Journeys in Film Webinars Make Professional Development Easy

Deepen your skills for teaching with film with Journeys in Film Professional Development Webinars. These teacher training sessions are available free, online and on-demand. Earn one hour of PD credit upon successful completion of each webinar. Participants will gain tools to boost student engagement and teach critical thinking across the curriculum. Journeys in Film Webinars […]

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Official film poster for Resisterhood movie. It shows a huge crowd of protesters. One protester holds a large sign that says: "Vote". Film festival laurels run in two rows across the top. The Resisterhood Learning Guide is available free from Journeys in Film.

Resisterhood Learning Guide: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce the Resisterhood Learning Guide, new at Journeys in Film! Resisterhood is a testament to the strength of ordinary Americans in our extraordinary times. The award-winning documentary 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, […]

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Over a gold background, black letters on the left say "Teach with Film for Homeschooling." On the right there are Journeys in Film lesson plans for Genius (Albert Einstein), Hidden Figures, Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par) and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. The Journeys in Film logo is at the bottom.

Teach with Film for Homeschooling

Homeschoolers, try a new approach to learning: teach with film for homeschooling. If you are looking for ways to spice up your homeschool curriculum and boost engagement for your learners, film-based lessons are a great option. Whether you’re looking for film guides, free homeschooling lesson plans, or fun learning activities, we’ve got you covered. Film can […]

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Black text over a while background says: "Teach about Islam with Film." On the right, there are Journeys in Film lesson plans for He Named Me Malala and Wadjda. The Journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.

Teach about Islam with Film

Teach about Islam with film all year round with these global education films that center Muslim stories plus our free teaching guides. Resources to Teach about Islam with Film Teach about Islam with Film: Children of Heaven Children of Heaven follows an Iranian brother and sister and their adventures over a lost pair of shoes. The […]

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Teach with Film about Political Corruption & Civic Engagement. On the right, there are Journeys in Film lesson plans for Navalny and And So It Begins. On the left, text says: "Political Corruption and Civic Engagement. Lessons for Grades 8-12." The Journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.

Teach with Film about Political Corruption & Civic Engagement

We have added a new film guide to our library to help you teach with film about political corruption and civic engagement! Political corruption is an abuse of power in which public officials and political leaders use their positions of public trust and influence for private gain. An informed and educated population is essential for […]

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Teach media literacy with film! Black text over a white background says: "Disinformation and Social Media. Lesson for grades 8-12. On the right there are film posters for The Social Dilemma and And So It Begins. The Journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.

Teach Media Literacy with Film: Disinformation and Social Media

We have added a new film guide to our library to help you teach media literacy with film! In the current dominant online ecosystem, facts are often secondary or irrelevant. Instead, clicks and social media engagement are driving factors for content creation. Algorithms often encourage bias against facts and fact-based journalism. Our Media Literacy and Journalism […]

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Over a white background, bold black letters on the left say: "Nobel Prize Winners". On the right, there is a grid of four Journeys in Film Lesson plans for: Genius (Albert Einstein), The Cup (The Dalai Lama), He Named Me Malala (Malala Yousafzai), and And So It Begins (Maria Ressa).

Teach about Nobel Prize Winners with Film

We have just added new film guides to our resource library to help you teach about Nobel Prize Winners with film! Alfred Nobel (1833–1896), a wealthy Swedish scientist, left a bequest for annual international awards in physics, chemistry, medicine, and literature, as well as one that he called a Peace Prize. Winners receive medals and […]

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On the right, in a gold frame inside a white chalk outline, there is a portrait of Ramona S. Diaz, a Filipino-American woman. On the left, over a dark blue background, white text says: "Meet the Filmmaker: Ramona S. Diaz. Director, And So It Begins."

Ramona S. Diaz: Meet the Filmmaker

Ramona S. Diaz is an award-winning Filipino American filmmaker and the director of And So It Begins. She is best known for her compelling character-driven documentaries that combine a profound appreciation for cinematic aesthetics and potent storytelling. Diaz’s films have demonstrated her ability to gain intimate access to the people she films — be they […]

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Detail from the official film poster for "And So It Begins". Leno Robredo, a Filipino woman in her 50's, is shown on the right in close-up profile in a pink-tinged image. On the left, text says: " And So It Begins: A Film by Ramona S. Diaz." Sundance Film Festival laurels are above the title. Pink confetti falls across the scene. The And So It Begins Learning Guide is available free from Journeys in Film.

And So It Begins Learning Guide: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce the And So It Begins Learning Guide, new at Journeys in Film! And So It Begins chronicles a quirky people’s movement that rises to defend against deepening threats to truth and democracy. This inspirational documentary celebrates a collective act of joy as a form of resistance. Why Teach With the And So […]

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Over a gold background, text says: "Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with Film." In the bottom right, there are film posters for River of Gold, Sugarcane, and Whale Rider. In the bottom left there is the Journeys in Film logo.

Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with Film

Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with film plus our free educational resources! Combine classroom-ready lesson plans and discussion guides to make learning about world Indigenous Peoples part of your curriculum on special dates like Indigenous People’s Day (October 10) and all year round. We are pleased to offer free teaching resources for these critically-acclaimed films. […]

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Black text over a white background says: "Powerful Films for Community Events". On the right there are film posters for He Named Me Malala and Hidden Figures. The journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.

10 Powerful Films for Community Events

Pair these 10 Powerful Films for Community Events with our free Film Discussion Guides to For Successful Screenings and Rousing Conversations We recommend these ten powerful films to screen at community events, after school settings, and library groups. These award-winning documentaries and feature films speak to contemporary issues while they educate and uplift. We offer […]

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Boost Student Engagement with Film & Book Pairings

Get students excited about classes and boost student engagement with film-book pairings. Journeys in Film offers free lesson plans and discussion guides for films with literary connections to make film-book pairings fun and easy for teachers and students alike. Why educators love film-book pairings Films are fun! They bring joy and excitement to the classroom. […]

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