Films with Activities
Our library of films and short films are available to stream in the classroom for FREE along with study guides to enhance student learning, exploration, communication, and creativity.
The Present
The story of a boy who would rather spend his time indoors playing video games instead of discovering what’s waiting outside the front door. One day his mother decides to get a little surprise for her son.Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 1-6.V.CR.; 1-6.V.P.; 1-6.V.R.; 1-6.V.COElementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: […]
Iron Hands
Iron Hands (Tie Shou) tells the story of a determined 12-year-old girl who finds an unexpected ally in her bid to join the traditionally all-boys Chinese youth Olympic weightlifting team.Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Media Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Elementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: 3-12.SL.1-3; 3-12.W.2; 3-12.W.4.; 3-12.W.5
JessZilla
JessZilla is about a ten-year-old with a fire in her heart for boxing and a dedicated father caught between supporting her dreams of becoming a professional fighter and worries about her safety.Utah State Board of Education Core Standards Strands:Visual Arts Standards: 4-12.V.R.; 4-12.V.COMedia Arts Standards: 7–8.E.R.1–6; 7–8.E.CO.1–6; L1–L3.E.R.1–4; L1–L3.E.CO.1–4Elementary & Secondary Language Arts Standards: 4-12.SL.1-3; […]
ALIVE INSIDE
A social worker works to share their important discovery – that listening to music can unlock the memories of people suffering from dementia.
A BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY
The story of a young woman who used her experience with being cyberbullied to start a worldwide anti-bullying crusade.
A PLACE AT THE TABLE
An analysis of the growing problem of food insecurity in America.
FED UP
Making the case that the obesity epidemic in America’s children isn’t due to lack of exercise, but to excessive sugar intake.
MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE
Explores the life and tragic death of Matthew Shepard, the gay student murdered in Laramie, WY.
UNBRANDED
Follow four young men as they attempt to prove the value of mustang horses by riding them from Mexico to Canada.