Whether you are a student or teacher, it is essential to understand how Education and Movies can be used together to teach important lessons. The following are some examples.
Just Mercy
Educators should explore the possibilities of Just Mercy and how this film can be used in their classrooms. The movie provides an excellent look at the legal system in the United States. It is also a great way to explore the effects of racial inequality in the country.
The film has won six NAACP Image Awards. The story is told from the perspective of a young lawyer, Bryan Stevenson. He travelled to Alabama to represent the poor and wrongly condemned. He also founded the Equal Justice Initiative, which defended children and women in the criminal justice system.
Just Mercy is a well-crafted film with a stellar cast. Jamie Foxx performs of a lifetime. The film also makes a powerful argument for compassion in pursuing justice.
The Great Debaters
Using the truly inspirational story of the Wiley College debate team, The Great Debaters brings a forgotten facet of American history to the big screen. Based on the mid-1930s triumphs of an all-black debate team at Wiley College, the movie chronicles a team of students battling racial barriers.
Based on the real story of the Wiley debate team, The Great Debaters brings back memories of racial inequality during the Civil War. Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, and John Heard are among the actors featured in the film.
Denzel Washington plays the role of Professor Tolson, a debate coach at Wiley College. He motivates his students to join the team. He doesn’t allow them to travel with the team, as the school is predominantly white. He challenges Samantha Booke, the only female member of the team. He questions her about joining the team; she feels she must prove herself.
FernGully
‘FernGully: The Last Rainforest’ was an animated musical fantasy film. It is based on the children’s book by Diana Young. The film was directed by Bill Kroyer, who has directed several animated movies. The voice cast includes Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Robin Williams, and Tim Curry.
The story follows Zak, a construction worker shrunk down by a forest. He meets a crucial young woman called Crysta, who lives in the rainforest. Crysta is an apprentice of the Magi, a magical fairy. She gives him a seed and promises to help him remember his adventure.
The movie was not as popular as some of the Disney films of the time. However, it has remained in the public consciousness for decades. It is a delightful film which offers important messages about environmental issues.
Three Idiots
‘Three idiots in education and movies’ is a satire of the social pressures in the Indian education system. It follows the friendship of three engineering students. The film was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film has received critical acclaim.
The film has been released around the world. It has grossed over US$30 million worldwide. It was also nominated for the Best Foreign Film award at the Beijing International Film Festival. It has also been awarded six Filmfare Awards.
The film received praise for its themes, screenplay, soundtrack, and cast. It was a record-breaking film in the Indian cinema industry. In the United States, it earned over $6.5 million. It also earned over $2 million in Canada. It earned over NT$10 million in Taiwan.
The Graduate
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