Landfill Harmonic

Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage. When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight and must navigate a strange new world of arenas and sold-out concerts. When a natural disaster strikes their community, they must find a way to keep the orchestra intact and provide hope for their town. The film testifies to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.

Overview

Landfill Harmonic is an inspirational documentary with key opportunities for environmental education.

Looking for more Earth Month films for students? Check out these environment-themed films with lesson plans across the curriculum: 12 Fun Films to Teach for Earth Month.

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  • Type: Documentary Feature Film
  • Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Rating: PG
  • Ages: All Ages
  • Run time: 60–119 minutes

Where to Watch

Watch it on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. Or buy the DVD or Blu-ray.

Curriculum Guide

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.

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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.
  • Sustainable_Cities_and_Communities
  • Climate_Action
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