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The best movie to show in class - high school

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larsbac:
I've found that the best movie to watch in high school is definitely REMEMBER THE TITANS (2000).

Not only is it a really entertaining movie, but I've found that it helps teach students about America but in an un-boring way. The movie a) Portrays an important time in American history b) Shows American football/school spirit c) Shows race relations in 1970's America... but all in a feel-good, Disney sort of way.

I've never been one to have students take notes/answer questions throughout the movie (I hated when teachers made me do this in school) so afterwards, I usually just have a discussion time with the students. I'll also try and reference certain scenes in the movie to drive home the point.

I torrented the movie (shh) and found subtitles off the GOM Player website. I know some people may feel that showing a movie in class may be a waste of time, but as long as you preface that there will be a discussion after the movie are serious about trying to explain some of the themes in the movie, then I think it can be a really worthwhile lesson. It took two 50-minute periods, but you could probably show a clip of the movie and have a discussion afterwards if you wanted to keep it to one class period.

My students really loved the movie--thought it was hilarious and entertaining. Please feel free to reply to this and mention any other movies that are good to show in class!

gugu009:
I'm interested.  Do you mind sharing your discussion material etc.

What English level are your HS students?  I work with lower level English students in a middle school, but am looking for something to show my grade 3 students.  I was going to go with a Disney movie, but a movie that speaks to American history and actually has a lesson in it as well might be more fruitful.

gyopo:
Everyone, can you please share your best movie recommendations (best movies to show students)?

Personally, I think the best movie to show in class (regardless of age/grade level) is Mr. Bean's Holiday (because it has minimal dialogue/language).

Anyone else want to share their recommendations?

cloud6:
This may not be relevant for this time of year but during my winter camp I showed my high school girls the recent movie "Valentine's Day" with Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner and many other big names. The girls LOVED it and it taught them a lot about Valentine's Day traditions in the West

Mo:
I teach at a girls HS and "Bend it Like Beckham" seemed to be a hit.  Gender roles, racial stereotypes and socioeconomic status seem to be interesting discussion topics. 

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