hometown 4.5.18+hometown-1.2.1Journeys In Film is a non-profit organization dedicated to the use of film to promote a richer understanding of our diverse and complex world.
We partner with social impact filmmakers to create free teaching resources for educators and impact materials for libraries and community organizations.
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We just read @zackwhittaker@mastodon.social 's excellent article about Age Verification fallout (read it for yourself at the link below!), and it prompts us to ask:
Are there any good documentaries yet about Age Verification? Are there any in progress yet?
We'd love recommendations if you know of any.
#AgeVerification #Movies #FilmMastodon #FilmFedi #AskFedi #Filmmaking #Filmmakers #Documentaries
🌎 For Earth Day, we're launching our newest climate film: The White House Effect!
Using exclusively archival material, The White House Effect tells the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis & how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.
The film explores how early promises of action were reshaped by political pressure and economic interests, and how those decisions set the stage for the climate challenges we now face.
Our film guides explore key themes of the film through reflection on leadership, responsibility, and more. Resources include a Climate Emotions Wheel and tools for centering hope through action and engagement. For grades 6-12, higher ed/adult and community use.
#EarthDay #EarthWeek #EarthMonth #ClimatePolicy #Education #Homeschooling #EnvironmentalStudies #CurrentEvents #Iran #Hormuz #Venezuela #Climate #Environment #USHistory #Movies #Histodons #Government #Netflix
Are your STEM classes following NASA's Artemis II moon mission? It's a great time to teach our Hidden Figures lesson about the math of space travel: orbits and conic sections!
This lesson gives students the opportunity to strengthen their skills in both calculating orbits and managing huge numbers with scientific notation.
Get this free lesson plan now:
#NASA #Artemis #Orion #StemEducation #Education #Homeschooling #HiddenFigures
🕯 Plan ahead for Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 14. Teaching Holocaust Education with film can transform history lessons into a moving experience that drives home the enormity of the genocide that took place during World War II.
These Holocaust Education Resources are designed to help you teach about the Holocaust authentically, inspire empathy, and honor the lessons of history. They are based on award-winning films Defiant Requiem, Schindler's List and more.
These resources are appropriate for teaching Holocaust Education, Anti-Bias Education, Genocide Education, and World War II History. Many cover additional subject areas, opening up powerful opportunities for Integrated Studies. 🌟
💡 These materials are for grades 6-12, adult education and higher education. Pick and choose what you want to use.
Learn more:
#HolocaustRemembranceDay #YomHaShoah #HolocaustEducation #Education #Homeschooling #History #Histodons #Movies #Documentaries
On March 19, 1941, the U.S. War Department ordered the creation of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Their courage in the skies not only contributed to Allied victory, but also challenged stereotypes at home, paving the way for racial integration in the U.S. military and influencing the broader Civil Rights Movement.
"The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli" tells the inspiring story of America’s first Black military pilots. Learn how their service helped challenge segregation in the U.S. military and reshape what was possible for future generations with our classroom-ready discussion guide for grades 8-12 and adult/higher ed.
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#Movies #BlackVoices
#Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling
#History #Histodons #WWII #BlackHistory #Tuskegee #TuskegeeAirmen #OTD
At Journeys, we've been talking together about our favorite Iranian films. (Yes, we might working on a related project... stay tuned.)
Meanwhile, we would love to hear from Fedi film fans: what are your favorite films from Iran and the Iranian diaspora?
🖤 For Black History Month, join us in celebrating the first Black classical music composer in France: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
Inspired by the incredible true story of Bologne in 18th century France, Disney's Chevalier takes place during the lead up to the French Revolution. The film sheds light on the realities of France at this time and can ignite student interest in learning more about the French Revolution as well as this remarkable historical figure.
Our free Chevalier Discussion Guide also explores Bologne's legacy; Beginnings, Opportunity, and Excellence; and Race and Identity. For grades 11-12, adult/higher ed.
🔔 This is also a great film for Music in Our Schools Month in March!
#BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #History #Histodons #BlackVoices #Education #Movies #ClassicalMusic #Music #Homeschooling #Disney #ChevalierDeSaintGeorges #FrenchHistory #WorldHistory #FrenchRevolution
Are your students worried about climate tipping points?
We have a great teaching resource to help you put climate news like the article below into context in your classroom. 👇
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https://futurism.com/science-energy/earth-uninhabitable-climate-change
#Climate #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalStudies #StemEducation #Education #Homeschooling
We are hearing reports from teachers that they're way more burnt out right now than they usually are at this point in the school year. So we want to check in:
How are you all holding up?
🖤 For Black History Month, we’re celebrating the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen — men who didn’t just fight the enemy overseas, but also faced down racism within their own ranks.
Trained in a segregated military, these Black pilots became one of the most respected fighter groups of World War II, earning a reputation for protecting bomber crews and proving their skill in the skies over Europe. Learn how their service helped challenge segregation in the U.S. military and reshape what was possible for future generations.
Get this free learning guide and find out where to watch the full documentary for free!
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#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #TuskegeeAirmen #WWIIHistory #MilitaryHistory #Movies #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling
We love this 6-panel zine from UPenn explaining how archives and archivists work!
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#Histodons #History #Archives #Archivists #Libraries #Librarians #Education #Homeschooling
The Chinese Cultural Revolution began on May 16, 1966.
If you're teaching about Chinese history, we warmly recommend award-winning documentary The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble, and our accompanying lesson, Everything Old Is New Again: The Chinese Cultural Revolution and Its Legacy, for grades 6-12.
Lean more and get this free lesson plan:
#China #ChineseHistory #OTD #CutluralRevolution #History #Histodons #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #Documentary
Who are the contemporary documentary filmmakers around the world making social impact films you are excited about? What are they making films about?
We're asking about filmmakers in general, not necessarily filmmakers on Fedi.
We're always looking to expand our filmmaker circles. We'd love your recommendations. ❤️
Celebrate women of computing history with film for Women's History Month! These outstanding films about heroes of computing will get students of all genders excited about computer and IT careers. For grades 4 and up.
😎 Breaking Enigma
💪 Her War, Her Story
🚀 Hidden Figures
Learn more:
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #InternationalWomensDay #ComputerScience #Education #History #Histodons #Homeschooling #HiddenFigures #BletchleyPark
🌎 Celebrate Earth Month with Scrap, an environmental documentary about Beauty, Collection & Restoration. New at Journeys in Film!
Scrap explores the vast and strangely beautiful places where things go to die and introduces the people who collect, restore, and recycle the world’s scrap. The Scrap Discussion Guide can help you start conversations in your classrooms, public screenings and community education spaces about the circular economy, right to repair, upcycling, and urban exploration. For grades 6-12, adult/higher ed.
Get the Scrap Discussion Guide and educate, engage, and activate your community!
#EarthMonth #RightToRepair #EWaste #Recycling #Upcycling #Climate #Environment #EarthWeek #EarthDay #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #CanadianFilm #CanadianContent #Documentary #CBCGem #Solarpunk #SolarpunkSunday
🌍 Celebrate Nature with film for Earth Month! Discover the wonders of bugs, chimpanzees, coral, salmon, whales, and the power of recycling. For grades 3 and up.
Learn more:
#EarthMonth #EarthWeek #EarthDay #Education #Homeschooling #Nature #Climate #Biodiversity #Environhment #Movies
🎸Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with iconic Black Musicians of the 1960s and Oscar-winning documentary Summer of Soul!
This lesson teaches students about essential elements of music with examples from genres of music created by or advanced by Black artists — like jazz! It also introduces students to the amazing Black Musicians of the Harlem Cultural Festival and explores the lasting influence of Black Music.
The lesson features class discussion prompts, extension activities, and a class activity/game. It also includes worksheets, handouts, and slideshows. For grades 7-12.
Learn more and jazz up your classroom with The Music of the Harlem Cultural Festival!
#Jazz #JazzAppreciationMonth #MusicEducation #Education #MusicAppreciation #Homeschooling #Movies #Documentary
🎉 Happy Women's History Month! Bring Women's History alive with award-winning films and classroom-ready lesson plans. These real-life stories of amazing women from around the world are great for celebrating Women's History Month across the curriculum. For grades 3-12 and adult/higher ed.
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistory #InternationalWomensDay #TeachingResources #GlobalEducation #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #History #Histodons
Celebrate inspirational women with film for International Women's Day! Our Women's History Collection highlights award-winning films from around the world about women and girls who make history. For grades 3-12 and adult/higher ed.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2026 #GenderEqualityMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #Movies #History #WomensHistory #Histodons #WomensVoices #RoleModels #GlobalEducation #Education #Homeschooling
📢 Announcing new lesson plans for the new year! Our January Newsletter features two brand-new lesson collections for teaching about World War II and Holocaust Education with primary sources.
Plus get free tools to plan ahead for big teaching events coming up soon in 2026, like Black History Month, Women's History Month, Music in Our Schools Month and more!
Read it online now:
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-holocaust-wwii-resources
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On #RomaResistanceDay we'd like to ask if anyone can recommend documentaries about Roma in the Holocaust, Roma Resistance, or contemporary Roma.. (Films from any region and in any language are great!)
May is National Bike Month and we're celebrating with two of our favorite films about the power of the almighty bicycle: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and Wadjda. If you're a bike fan (and we know there are a lot in the Fediverse), you're in for a treat!
These are great films for the whole family and also offer free lesson plans suitable for grades 6 and up.
Learn more:
#NationalBikeMonth #Bicycle #Bikes #Education #Homeschooling #Movies
🌍 Teach about World War II with tools that work! Capture students' attention and imagination with primary sources, personal stories, and the visual storytelling power of film. Announcing a brand new lesson collection at Journeys in Film!
These WWII teaching materials combine short documentary films full of first-person stories with classroom-ready discussion guides. These lessons help students discover the vital wartime contributions of the codebreakers of Bletchley Park, the Tuskegee Airmen, women at war and more.🌟
💡 These discussion guides include background information, questions for writing or discussion, and additional resources. Pick and choose what you want to use.
Perfect for US History, World War II History, and World History classes!
@histodons@fedigroups.social @militaryhistory@fedigroups.social
#Histodons #WWII #WorldWarII #WorldWarIIHistory #History #Movies #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #BlackHistory #WomensHistory #Documentaries
Are you looking for ways to watch the movies we talk about?
The listings in our Resource Library include links for where to watch our films. Most are available on major streaming services and many are available for free!
🌍 In honor of VE Day when Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied Forces on this day in 1945, we're highlighting our World War II History Collection. Get ready to capture students' attention and imagination with primary sources, personal stories, and the visual storytelling power of film.
Combine free short documentary films from the World War II Foundation full of first-person stories with our free classroom-ready discussion guides. These lessons help students discover the vital wartime contributions of the codebreakers of Bletchley Park, the Tuskegee Airmen, women at war and more.🌟
The discussion guides include background information, questions for writing or discussion, and additional resources. They're perfect for US History, World War II History, and World History classes! Pick and choose what you want to use. 📚🎬
@histodons@fedigroups.social @militaryhistory@fedigroups.social
#VEDay #VictoryDay #WorldWarII #May8 #OTD #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #Documentary
📢 Bring World War II History to life with personal stories of Holocaust survival, women at war, the Tuskeegee Airmen and more!
Our latest newsletter features brand new resources for teaching about this important chapter of world history plus Black history, computing history, Holocaust education, media literacy, mental health and wellness, military history, women's history, and more!
https://mailchi.mp/journeysinfilm/new-bring-wwii-to-life-with-personal-stories
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#Histodons #Education #Homeschooling #History #WWII #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #HolocaustEducation #WomensHistory #WorldHistory
