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Promotional image for award-winning documentary film Acts of Reparation. The title appears in black letters over a white band across the middle of the image. The text is surround3ed by a colorful collage of images from the film.

Acts of Reparation — New Resources Now Available!

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of Acts of Reparation Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! In Acts of Reparation, two friends — one Black, one white — travel south to their ancestral lands to explore what reparations means to them. From kitchen tables to porches, lost cemeteries to discovered diaries, their journeys lead to unexpected […]

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Free Teacher Webinar: Stories That Connect: Using Film and Primary Sources To Build Belonging–Spotlight on Cultural Products

Cultural Products as Historical Narrative is the second of three sessions in the Stories That Connect: Using Film and Primary Sources to Build Belonging professional development webinar series. View all sessions.  A recording of this webinar will be available soon. Subjects: Art, Art History, English Language Arts, History, Music, Social Studies Great For: Professional Learning, Teaching with Primary Sources, […]

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Discussion Guides Make Screening Films Easy

Simplify your film screenings with film Discussion Guides from Journeys in Film! Our free Discussion Guides for award-winning films provide questions to encourage critical thinking, powerful discussion, and expanded understanding. Our Discussion Guides make hosting rousing discussions around film screenings to boost impact and engagement simple and easy. Discussion Guide Frequently Asked Questions Who are […]

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Grid image featuring 6 movie posters. Text across the top reads: Black History IS History. Film posters are for: Acts of Reparation, Just Mercy, Queen of Katwe, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and Summer of Soul

Teach With Film for Black History Month — And Beyond!

As educators and communities seek to highlight Black history during the month of February, we want to highlight our free curriculum guides and discussion guides for powerful films for your classroom. These films  tell important stories of Black joy, Black history, Black resilience, Black achievement and much more. Teaching with film for Black History Month, […]

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"Mood Classroom" is written in a hand letter-style font. In the background there is an illustration of a middle school girl with dark hair sitting in a classroom. The Mood Classroom Mental Wellness Program is available free through the Journeys in Film Resource Library.

Mood Classroom Mental Wellness Program: New at Journeys in Film

We are excited to announce the Mood Classroom Mental Wellness Program — new at Journeys in Film! These new mental wellness resources make emotional well-being a priority, so your students can thrive inside and outside the classroom. Mood Classroom Mental Wellness Program FAQ What is the Mood Classroom Mental Wellness Program Mood Classroom is an […]

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Promotional image for award-winning documentary Searching for Amani. Two Black Kenyans, an adult and a child, ride a bicycle through a dry, brown landscape. Text at the bottom says: "Docuworld. Searching for Amani. Trailer."

Searching for Amani Teaching Resources: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of Searching for Amani Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! Searching for Amani follows a thirteen-year-old aspiring journalist’s investigation of his father’s tragic murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. Why Use Searching for Amani Teaching Resources In Your Classroom Searching for Amani introduces […]

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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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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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