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Felix: Film Guide

Felix
Felix
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Ages

7–11

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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Music Day
21 June

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A film guide that looks at Felix (2013), an uplifting South African film about a 13-year-old talented musician who must earn a place in his new school's jazz concert.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Music, PSHE Education, Literacy and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding racism and prejudice, school, poverty, equality, family and friendships, community, anti-bullying and growing up.

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