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GBF: Film Guide

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GBF © SCHOOL PICTURES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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LGBT History Month
1 February - 1 March

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A film guide that looks at GBF (2013), a high-school comedy-drama which sees a boy, outed as gay by his classmates, soon become the focus of three popular clique leaders who are anxious to mould him into their very own G.B.F.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Citizenship, PSHE Education, Politics and Religious Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding friendships, anti-bullying, mental health, equality, prejudice and school life.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Democracy
  • Human Rights
  • Religious Education
  • Ethics
  • PSHE Education
  • Politics

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