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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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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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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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Over a blue background, a pair of hands in latex or neoprene gloves hold up two glass vials of COVID-19 vaccine. Text says: "National Immunization Awareness Month. Teach with Film. Journeys in Film."

Celebrate Immunization Awareness Month with The Invisible Shield

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Teach about the impact of disinformation, science skepticism & government distrust on vaccination efforts with The Invisible Shield. This four-part documentary series  highlights public health’s major successes and the heroes who make them possible every day  From the early days of inoculation in the late 1700s through the rapid […]

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A beautiful illustration of shining white wind power generators against a backdrop of a rolling green hills and a bright blue sky. Text says: "National Inventors Month. Teach with Film."

National Inventor’s Month

August is National Inventor’s Month and we’re celebrating The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. This Netflix film is based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, whose creativity, persistence and courage as a schoolboy provided a solution to devastating drought for his family and eventually many others in his country of Malawi and beyond. We offer […]

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Bold white text over a hot pink background says: "American Artist Appreciation Month" (August). On the right, there is a black and white photo of Corita Kent, aka Sister Mary Corita, in a black nun's habit, pointing a camera at the viewer. The Journeys in Film logo is in the top right corner.

American Artist Appreciation Month

August is American Artist Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating Corita Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita! The acclaimed artist and teacher used painting and calligraphy to convey ideas about peace, racial harmony and social justice. Lesson 3 The Power of Corita Kent’s Calligraphic Art in our free Rebel Hearts Curriculum Guide features a hands-on Visual […]

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A rural dirt road winds between green fields under a sunny blue sky with thin white clouds. White text over a black background on the left side says: American Heart Association The Road to Rural Heatlth Confronting health challenges faced by 66 million people in rural U.S. communities through science, education and advocacy.

Healthcare Matters: Storytelling, Education, and Partnerships for Change

Journeys in Film is proud to be part of the American Heart Association (AHA) International Stroke Conference 2025, in collaboration with AHA Bernard J. Tyson Office of Health and AHA Creative Studios. Journeys Executive Director Jennifer Fischer moderated a panel discussing rural healthcare, following a screening of the short documentary “Health Wanted: Finding Care in […]

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An old-fashion black bicycle in a dry field on a sunny day under a hazy blue sky. It makes you want to go on a bike ride! The Journeys in Film logo is in the bottom left corner.

Films that Celebrate The Power of Bicycles

Here are recommendations for two films that celebrate the power of bicycles — that students love! The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind and Wadjda. The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind In The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, 13-year-old son William is forced to leave school after when his family falls behind on payments in drought-stricken Malawi. He […]

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