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Black Star strand resource

Dear White People
Dear White People
Lionsgate

Ages

11–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Nation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Related calendar events

Black History Month
1 October - 1 November

This resource is part of the following theme

This resource is designed to enhance your experience of visiting the festival and can be used before or after viewing a film that is part of the Black Star strand. You can cherry-pick the activities in this resource and use the ‘extend' or ‘simplify' suggestions for learners of different ages and stages.

There is an accompanying Black Star PowerPoint presentation and Student pack available to download at: www.intofilm.org/festival. 

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  • Citizenship
  • PSHE Education

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