The Story of Movies is a free interdisciplinary film literacy program, created by The Film Foundation, that teaches students how to understand movies within an artistic, cultural, and historical context.
Our hope is that The Story of Movies will be a resource that inspires teachers and their students to engage more deeply with our history and our cinema.
"This is an excellent curriculum in a format that keeps the student's interest while learning valuable lessons, insight, and critical thinking."
Language Arts Teacher
Nansemond River High School | Suffolk, VA
"I will definitely be able to use your content and love how you are approaching film as a stand-alone genre, not as an addition to or extension of literature."
Librarian/Media Specialist
Winona Middle School |Winona, MN
"Children Who Labor is a great example of a Progressive Era film that shows how Progressives were using this new storytelling form to change hearts and minds. This aligns well with the goals of our curriculum."
Social Studies Teacher
Shaker Heights High School | Shaker Heights, OH
“We have enjoyed the curriculum so much—some units have been tougher than others, but we are so lucky to have found these amazing resources.”
Theater and English Teacher
Inwood Early College High School | New York, NY
"Thank you for sharing this incredible resource, which is very fitting for our district. We have two courses – Film as Literature and Film, Historical Perspectives – as electives. Of course, this can also supplement our social studies and ELA departments."
District Supervisor of Social Studies and Visual Arts