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North by Northwest: Film Guide

North by Northwest
North by Northwest
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Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at North by Northwest (1959), a classic spy thriller in which a case of mistaken identity forces a regular man to go on the run across America in order to clear his name.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Citizenship, History and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding democracy in America, historical periods, The Cold War, spies, directors and film history.

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North by Northwest Film Guide

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History

Twentieth Century

World History

Citizenship

Democracy

Politics

Film Studies

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