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, we watch a Muslim immigrant (Mimi Hassanein), an octogenarian Black civil rights marcher (Margaret Morrison), the great-granddaughter of a Suffragist (Dr. Jean Gearon), a Puerto Rican power couple (Luis and Soraida Gutierrez), and an LGBTQ activist (Joanna Lohman) work to protect our rights and inspire others to get involved in civic participation.
What Resources Are Available For This Film
Journeys in Film offers a Resisterhood Learning Guide, designed to work in a variety of settings including classroom and higher education use, community education, and solo learning.
The Learning Guide has discussion questions, useful terms and extension activities. It includes a letter from the filmmaker, a timeline of select political events, and additional resources. There is also a section on effective advocacy, and a printable Personal Civic Action Plan worksheet.
The guide includes our Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines, to promote safe, productive conversations around sensitive topics.
Why Teach With the The Resisterhood Learning Guide
This is an important film and resource for teaching about participation in democracy at every level.
The film is filled with rich examples of individuals motivated to take civic action: marching, organizing, public speaking and running for office.
This film and film guide provide opportunities and resources for learning about several marginalized communities: African-Americans, Immigrants, Latino-Americans, LGBTQIA+, Muslims in the US, and Women.
Together, the film and learning guide are powerful tools to start important conversations around voting, activism, and political engagement.
Who Should Teach with Resisterhood
These resources are best for Grades 10-12, college and adult learning communities. They are also great for community education and public screenings, such as after school clubs, film societies, history and gender studies honor societies, offices of civic engagement, political action clubs, student groups, and voter registration programs.
What Classes does the Resisterhood Learning Guide Work For
The Resisterhood Learning Guide is suitable for classes that cover Civics, Current Events, Community Service Learning, English Language Arts, Gender Studies, Government, History, Political Science, Service Learning, Social Studies, US History and Women’s Studies.
The Resisterhood Learning Guide for Civics Teachers
Use the Resisterhood Learning Guide to teach about civic engagement and participation, current events, grassroots activism, government, running for office and more.
The Resisterhood Learning Guide for History Teachers
Use the Resisterhood Learning Guide to teach about Black History, Women’s History, the Equal Rights Amendment, and US Modern History — particularly 2016-2018.
What Themes Does the Resisterhood Learning Guide Explore
This film is great for teaching about Human Rights, Antisemitism, Gender Equity, Islamophobia, and Racial Equity — and above all, about the power and importance of civic participation.
Tell Me More About The Film
The story of the aftermath of the 2016 presidential elections will be told for years to come. Resisterhood presents a vivid picture of this unusual period in American history.
This powerful documentary captures the stories of everyday Americans who became grassroots activists working tirelessly to defend democracy and stop the erosion of civil rights. Resisterhood showcases the wave that brought the US the most ethnically, racially and gender diverse Congress in history. It shares stories of hope that will re-energize and inspire even more people to join the fight to secure a bright future for democracy.
Resisterhood is also a love letter to civic participation. It champions those standing up for our democracy. It inspires viewers to get involved. And it reminds us that we have the power to create the country we want — we just need to use it.
What Ages Is This Film For
Resisterhood is not rated. We recommend it for ages 14 and up.
Where Can I Get the Resisterhood Learning Guide
Get your free copy of the Resisterhood Learning Guide from the Resisterhood film page in the Journeys in Film Resource Library and learn more about teaching with this powerful film.
Where Can I Watch The Film
Get the latest information on where to watch from the Resisterhood film page.
Free campus screening events are also available through the filmmaker.
What Other Films Can I Pair This Film With
If you’re teaching about Activism, Protest and Resistance, we also recommend Crip Camp, Rebel Hearts, Summer of Soul and The Crisis Scientists.
If you’re teaching about Political Corruption, combine Resisterhood with And So It Begins and Navalny.
If you’re teaching about Women in Politics, combine Resisterhood with And So It Begins and Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.
Where Can I Get Related Resources
Check out our related resource collections on Black History, Civics and Civic Engagement, and Women’s History. We also offer global education films about Muslim stories.
You can get more suggestions for related resources on our Resisterhood film page.
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