A Towering Task

Towering Task tells the remarkable story of the Peace Corps from its unlikely birth in the early days of the Kennedy Administration, through the turbulence of the Vietnam War and the “greed is good” mentality of the 1980s, to its renewed sense of purpose and soul-searching in more recent decades. Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Annette Bening, the documentary features stunning cinematography and thoughtful, humorous and heart wrenching interviews from volunteers across the agency’s 60-year history.

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Where to Watch A Towering Task

Film runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes

Film rating: 13+.

Grade Level: Best for Grades 8+.

Content Advisory: A Towering Task includes a section regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace as well loss of life.

About the Discussion Guide

Our Discussion Guide for A Towering Task features:

  • Introduction to the Film
  • Letter from the Filmmaker
  • Discussion Questions 
  • Film Credits 

The Discussion Guide is best for high school, higher education and public screenings.

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

In this guide, you will find suggestions for leading productive conversations that broaden perspectives, encourage empathy, and build new paradigms for education. It is adaptable, flexible and useful for a variety of learning settings. We recommend pairing it with this film to create safe space for classroom engagement around these themes and subjects.

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Would you like to invite Producer/Director Alana DeJoseph to speak at classroom visits, panels or filmmaker Q&As, alumni events or student organization gatherings? Contact Alana DeJoseph directly.

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Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  Learn more about teaching with SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following United Nations SDGs:

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