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The 11th Hour

The 11th Hour is a documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio that explores the current ecological crisis, how it came about, and what we can do to reverse it.  The film’s website has samples of letters that can be sent to businesses to encourage environmentally friendly behavior.

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Frontline World

PBS's Frontline World program offers an intimate look at global issues around the world through news stories and interactive media.

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  • Miniature Earth
    A short film describing the breakdown of our planet, Miniature Earth brings into perspective the financial and social inequalities of the world. By presenting statistics in an innovative and powerful way, this short clip helps people, especially those in the U.S., appreciate what opportunities we have.
  • Participant Media
    Focused on entertaining and informing the public about pressing political and social issues, Participant Media is an organization that produces feature films and documentaries that raise public awareness about the world. Film themes include AIDS in Africa, global warming, genocide, and the global food crisis.
  • Journeys in Film
    Working with the knowledge that today’s youth exist in a media-centric culture, Journeys in Film encourages the use of film in the classroom. The website offers several films that have been paired with interdisciplinary lesson plans. The organization also provides professional development and workshops for using film in the classroom.
  • Wide Angle Films
    This PBS program reports “global stories on a human scale,” giving in-depth coverage from the perspective of the people directly involved in the stories. The program’s website has a section for educators that includes lesson plans, classroom tips, and teacher resources.
  • The Nobelity Project
    The Nobelity Project seeks to educate about global issues. The organization’s documentary Nobelity speaks with nine Nobel Laureates about how to address global problems. The “Nobelity in Schools” program helps educators use the film in the classroom.
  • Two Million Minutes
    Two Million Minutes is a documentary about high school education in the United States, China, and India. The film follows two students from each country at the end of their high school careers to see how their “two million minutes” of high school have been used.
  • California Newsreel
    California Newsreel produces documentaries about social issues. Many of their films look at issues surrounding racial diversity and African American perspectives. They have recently begun a series of films dealing with globalization. The films are available for purchase on the website, which also includes extensive synopses.
  • The Global Film Initiative
    The Global Film Initiative supports the film production of “authentic and accessible stories created in the developing world” and their distribution throughout the United States. They have four initiatives: funding foreign filmmakers, buying rights to films produced in the developing world, ensuring wide access to foreign films, and putting together educational programs utilizing global cinema. Teachers can find discussion guides and lessons plans through the website.
  • First Run/Icarus Films
    Icarus Films distributes documentaries with a global focus. They have 900 films covering dozens of topics, with synopses available on the website. Icarus also has online catalogues arranged by subject, which might be particularly useful for teachers. There is a list of websites that provide databases and film reviews.
  • Third World Newsreel
    Third World Newsreel supports the production of films by and about traditionally marginalized groups. The films cover issues of social justice and reform, as well as globally relevant topics such as music, aging, and stereotyping. The website has a catalogue, information about the history of Third World Newsreel, and announcements about film workshops that the organization offers.
  • Bullfrog Films
    Bullfrog Films produces educational films about the environment. The organization defines “environment” broadly, and its films also cover topics such as globalization, health, women’s studies, consumerism, and ethics. The website has a catalogue for browsing and ordering.
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UNICEF Videos


TheOneMinutesJr.
One-minute videos created by youth from around the world, covering a variety of topics

Cartoons for Children's Rights
30-second cartoons aimed at addressing the Convention on the Rights of the Child

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