Anita and Me: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Anita and Me (2002) thumbnail
A film guide that looks at Anita and Me (2002) thumbnail

Ages

14–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at Anita and Me (2002), a film adaptation of Meera Syal's novel about Meena, a young British Asian girl growing up in a town in the Midlands amidst racial tension, and her complex friendship with a girl called Anita.

 

This guide is useful for exploring subjects including English Literature and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding growing up, friendship, racism and prejudice.

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This Resource Supports

  • English Literature
  • English
  • Film Studies

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