SFFILM https://sffilm.org The Bay Area's home for the world's finest films and filmmakers. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:40:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 https://sffilm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/logo-dark-50x50.png SFFILM https://sffilm.org 32 32 Going Varsity in Mariachi https://sffilm.org/going-varsity-in-mariachi-study-guide/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:40:30 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=17704 Learning about leadership and perseverance through Going Varsity in Mariachi   In the competitive world of high school mariachi, the musicians from the South Texas borderlands reign supreme. This energetic documentary captures the highs and lows of the Mariachi Oro team as they navigate life’s challenges on and off the stage. Going Varsity in Mariachi...

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]]> The Last Repair Shop + A Concerto is a Conversation https://sffilm.org/the-last-repair-shop-a-concerto-is-a-conversation-study-guide/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:38:16 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=17701 Exploring the importance of music and mentorship with The Last Repair Shop + A Concerto is a Conversation   From Academy Award-nominated directing duo Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, comes two short films The Last Repair Shop and A Concerto is a Conversation. In both short films we witness the profound life and stories of...

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]]> Copa 71 https://sffilm.org/copa-71-study-guide/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:28:00 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=17697 Learning about the first women’s World Cup with Copa 71   With extensive archival material and present-day interviews, Copa 71 provides insight into the unprecedented events. Through providing a greater context to the first (unofficial) Women’s World Cup held in Mexico City, we learn of the extensive methods in which sexism and discrimination pervaded football–even...

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]]> Story & Pictures By https://sffilm.org/story-pictures-by-study-guide/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:26:43 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=17696 Exploring the world of picture books and the creators behind them through ‘Story & Pictures By’   Children’s picture books have brought creativity, joy, and a deeper understanding of the world equipped for all ages. Story & Pictures By presents the history of children’s literature and how it has been a tool to both present...

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]]> Growing Up https://sffilm.org/growing-up/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:01:29 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16141 Learning about the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of adolescence through ‘Growing Up’   This series tells the stories of young people growing up in America today. Exploring the intersections of race, class, gender, and so much more, Growing Up uses the power of storytelling to demonstrate that young people have agency and power in determining...

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]]> Mickey: The Story of a Mouse https://sffilm.org/mickey-the-story-of-a-mouse/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:58:41 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16140 Learning about the influences of popular culture and history through ‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’   Fans (and especially super-fans) of Mickey Mouse will thoroughly enjoy Mickey: The Story of a Mouse. The film guides viewers through the history of the characterization of Walt Disney’s famous Mickey Mouse. For teachers, on the surface, it...

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]]> Breakwater Studios Stories https://sffilm.org/breakwater-studios-stories/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:56:39 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16132 Learning about untold stories and history with Breakwater Studios Stories   Over the course of these three shorts, Director Ben Proudfoot focuses intently on the remarkable and ingenious sides of his subjects without losing sight of their humanity. This meditative and patient practice in film portraiture creates engaging pieces that also touch on turning points...

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]]> Shorts 4: Family Films (2023) https://sffilm.org/learning-about-personal-connection-and-curiosity-with-family-films/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:51:23 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16073 Learning about personal connection and curiosity with ‘Family Films’   Collected from many corners of the world, these true, not-so-true, and animated stories are sure to inspire laughter, curiosity, tears, and awe in the youngest filmgoers. This guide can be used as discussion points to delve into that history, and modern day reflections on personal...

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]]> King Coal https://sffilm.org/learning-about-socio-historical-complexities-and-the-environment-with-king-coal/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:47:48 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16071 Learning about socio-historical complexities and the environment with ‘King Coal’   King Coal explores the natural environment and social complexity of the Central Appalachia region. The film observes the influence of the coal mining industry on the communities’ history and local identity. Taught in conjunction with this guide, the film will encourage students to think...

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]]> Judy Blume Forever https://sffilm.org/learn-about-a-renowned-writer-and-the-challenges-of-adolescence-with-judy-blume-forever/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:44:05 +0000 https://sf-film.local/?p=16068 Learn about a renowned writer and the challenges of adolescence with ‘Judy Blume Forever’   Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok’s documentary Judy Blume Forever is a radically honest and uplifting documentary about the world renowned writer Judy Blume. Through intimate conversations with the author and the people she has inspired, the film follows the journey...

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