MVFF38 EDUCATION SCREENINGS
CFI Education hosts free school-time screenings of films from the Mill Valley Film Festival program. Films are chosen from the hundreds of films in the festival to include all ages as well as subject range and curriculum enhancement. Guest speakers are in attendance at each show for post-screening conversations and Q&As—teacher resource guides will be available one week prior to screenings for IN DEFENSE OF FOOD and SHANA: THE WOLF’S MUSIC.
In cases where schools cannot participate because of lack of transportation, CFI provides a limited number of buses on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t be afraid to ask!
Questions? Contact John Morrison, CFI Director of Education
SCHEDULE
| DATE | TIME | FILM | THEATER | GRADES | SUBJECTS COVERED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY, OCT. 9 | 9:30 – 11:50 | IN DEFENSE OF FOOD (117 min) Q&A with director Michael Schwartz | Smith Rafael Film Center | 9-12 | Science,Nutrition,Math, Social Studies, The Environment |
| MONDAY, OCT.12 | 9:30 – 11:25 | SHANA: THE WOLF’S MUSIC (93 min) Q&A with film stars Sunshine O’Donovan and Delilah Dick | Lark | 6-12 | Social Studies, Music, Language Studies, Psychology |
| MONDAY, OCT.12 | 12:00- 2:00 | UNDER THE SAME SUN (93 min) Q&A with director Mitra Sen | Lark | 9-12 | Social Studies, History, Politics, Geography, World Studies |
| TUESDAY, OCT. 13 | 9:30 – 11:10 | CODE: DEBUGGING THE GENDER GAP (79 min) Q&A with director Robin Hauser-Reynolds | Lark | 6-12 | Science, Technology, Women’s Studies, Media |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 | 9:30 – 11:00 | DOODLIN’ – Short Film Program (69 min) Q&A with filmmakers | Lark | K-6 | Art, Social Studies, Geography |
| WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 | 11:30 – 1:10 | CODE: DEBUGGING THE GENDER GAP (79 min) Q&A with director Robin Hauser-Reynolds | Lark | 6-12 | Science, Technology, Women’s Studies, Media |
| THURSDAY, OCT. 15 | 9:30 – 11:30 | THE AMAZING WIPLALA (100 min) Q&A with director Tim Oliehoek | Century Cinema Corte Madera | K-6 | Social Studies |
THE FILMS
Click images to view trailers
CODE: DEBUGGING THE GENDER GAP
Big Tech needs to smash antiquated cultural stereotypes to transform a field where estimates are that, without a more diverse labor force, one million engineering jobs will go unfilled by 2020. Robin Hauser Reynolds’ insightful documentary explores the information industry and gives voice to the women and people of color inspiring change.
DOODLIN’
“I enjoy procrastinating ’cause I’m busy while I’m waitin’, doodlin’ away.” This collection of shorts is a delight for child and parent alike, with live-action and animated films from nine different countries. From the locally produced Artoo in Love to animal animations from Zimbabwe, there’s humor, love, grandparents, and even high-diving giraffes. All films but one are nonverbal or in English. Ages 5+
IN DEFENSE OF FOOD
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” In this refreshing and illuminating adaptation of his best-selling “eater’s manifesto,” Berkeley-based science journalist and healthy-planet advocate Michael Pollan unpacks his seven-word prescription for reversing the human and environmental ills of our unsustainable Western diet. Pollan proves a genial, clear-eyed guide through our fraught food ecosystem.
SHANA: THE WOLF’S MUSIC
Once Shana, a young First Nations woman, played violin with her mother, joyfully accompanying their tribe’s celebrations. With her mom’s passing, the magic disappears from her life. Then one day Shana senses the presence of the wolf as she plays her violin. Drawn by her music, it will lead her on a vision quest to her future. Ages 10+
UNDER THE SAME SUN
Karim, an injured fugitive, is welcomed like a beloved brother by three orphaned boys in a remote Gujarati oasis of Hindu and Muslim harmony. This simple human kindness disrupts the ominous trajectory of a young jihadi’s mission. In Mitra Sen’s profoundly compassionate drama, only the children can soothe the rage of a grieving heart.
THE AMAZING WIPLALA
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids slapstick mixes with heartfelt emotion in this winning family adventure based on a popular Dutch children’s book. Lonely Johannes discovers a tiny intruder who has magical powers. Chaos ensues when “Wiplala” zaps the boy’s family to his own fourteen inch size, but ca’t reverse the spell.
THIS PROGRAM MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
