Film Club
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Dunkirk
First film back after Christmas is Dunkirk (12) – director Christopher Nolan tells the story of the Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France, surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Tuesdays from 10th January, 3-3:50pm
Contact Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) –msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5013056/
Link to the Curriculum: Year 9 World War II
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Next up is The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) – the Muppets tell their version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol – an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve.
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Tuesdays from 29th November, 3-3:50pm
Contact Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) –msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104940/?ref_=tt_mv_close
Link to the Curriculum: Year 8 Industrial Revolution
The Imitation Game
Next up is The Imitation Game (PG) – based on the real life story of English mathematical genius Alan Turing as he tries to crack the German Enigma code during World War Two with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Tuesdays from 8th November, 3-3:50pm
Contact Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) –msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/
Link to the Curriculum: Year 9 World War II
Belle
Next up is Belle (PG) - inspired by the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate daughter of John Lindsay, a Captain in the Royal Navy, and a Caribbean woman named Maria Belle who gave birth to their child in 1762. Belle's racial background renders her an outsider in her high society circle, and her uncle's role in a slavery case places her in the spotlight.
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Tuesdays from 18th October, 3-3:50pm
Contact Mrs Heath and Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) – kheath@stanborough.herts.sch.uk and msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404181/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-georgian-england/id1479973402?i=1000575015601
Link to the Curriculum: Year 8 Empire and Slavery
Hamilton
First film this term is Hamilton (12) – the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Tuesdays from 20th September, 3-3:50pm
Contact Mrs Heath and Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) – kheath@stanborough.herts.sch.uk and msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi892190233/?ref_=tt_vi_i_2
JoJo Rabbit
Coming soon: JoJo Rabbit (12) – Hitler Youth cadet Jojo Betzler firmly believes in the ideals of Nazism manifested by his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler. However, his foundations are shaken when he finds a Jewish girl in his house You will be expected to produce a short report on what you’ve learned from the
film and from additional reading in the library Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Mondays at 3-3:50pm from Monday 27th June.
Contact Mrs Heath and Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) –
kheath@stanborough.herts.sch.uk and msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/
Link to the Curriculum: KS3 WW2; GCSE Weimar & Nazi Germany
Hidden Figures
First film showing is Hidden Figures (PG) – the true story of the team of female African-American mathematicians who played a key role in NASA in the early years of the US space programme
You will be expected to produce a short report on what you’ve learned from the film and from additional reading in the library
Bring your popcorn & sweets to F14 on Mondays at 3-3:50pm after half-term (Monday 6th June)
Contact Mrs Heath and Dr Sutton to book your seat (limited seats available) – kheath@stanborough.herts.sch.uk and msutton@stanborough.herts.sch.uk
Trailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1121039897/?playlistId=tt4846340&ref_=tt_pr_ov_vi
Link to the Curriculum: Year 8: Civil Rights, Year 9/GCSE: Cold War, Space Race
Meanwhile Elsewhere: Hidden Figures
