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Black Star: Identity

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Ages

11+

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Related calendar events

Black History Month
1 October - 1 November

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This resource for students aged 12  to 16 examines cultural identity and relationships on film as starting point for students to explore their own identity, how it is shaped and how they perceive themselves and others. It also explores a range of relationships including family and friendships, to consider how others influence them, and how they affect others through films ranging including Gone Too Far, Belle, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Girlhood.

For more information about the BFI's Black Star blockbuster season, please visit www.bfi.org.uk/black-star. A range of educational resources on the theme are available at www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/education/black-star-education.

 

 

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