HOW TO REGISTER:

  • Check out the list of DocLands Education film programs below, and select the in-theater and/or online film screening(s) you would like your class(es) to attend or view.
  • Click on the REGISTER NOW button, and fill out the form to let us know your film selections and how many students will take part.
  • You may choose more than one film, but you must fill out a separate registration form for each one.
  • Once we receive your registration(s), we will contact you to confirm the details of your order, finalize any in-theater screening times as needed, and assist with any additional details or questions.

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AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN

GRADES 5-12
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREAS: Indigenous Studies, Social Studies, Women’s Studies

IN THEATER: Friday, May 12 • 11:00am–12:30pm | Smith Rafael Film Center
ONLINE: May 8-12 | Available to schools anywhere in the U.S.

Set on the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory, this thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman follows her journey as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world—on bareback. A champion in the making, Logan Red Crow is an Indian Relay rider who vaults from horse to horse in short, exhilarating races. In addition to her skill and sheer grit, Logan has a loving family, an elite group of horses, and a home on her ancestral lands. As she pushes toward her goal, the connections between animal and human, family and community, ancestral tradition and contemporary life, are shown to be profound and lasting.
Director Banchi Hanuse | Canada 2023 | 88 min

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BAD PRESS

GRADES 10-12
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREAS: Journalism, History, Government, Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Social Studies

IN THEATER: Thursday, May 11 • 10:00am–12:15pm | Smith Rafael Film Center
ONLINE: May 8-12 | Available to schools anywhere in the U.S.

The in-theater screening will include a live Q&A with director Joe Peeler and film subject Angel Ellis.

When the Muscogee Nation suddenly begins censoring its free press, a rogue reporter fights to expose her government’s corruption in a historic battle that will have ramifications for all of Indian country. Rebecca Landsberry-Baker and Joe Peeler tell a nuanced, empowering tale of a modern Native community fighting for transparency and access to information in order to hold their government accountable.

Note: This film contains frequent use of profanity by the main protagonist

Directors Rebecca Landsberry-Baker & Joe Peeler | US 2023 | 98 min

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FASHION REIMAGINED

GRADES 9-12
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREAS: Environment, Science, Social Studies, Women’s Studies

IN THEATER ONLY: Wednesday, May 10 • 10:00am–11:30am | Smith Rafael Film Center

This film is also part of our year-round Environmental Youth Forum

Fashion designer Amy Powney of cult label Mother of Pearl is a rising star in the London fashion scene. Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, Amy has always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact of her industry. When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over the following three years, her own personal revolution becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.

Director Becky Hutner | UK/US 2022 | 92 min

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GOING TO MARS: THE NIKKI GIOVANNI PROJECT

GRADES 9-12
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREAS: Black Studies, English, Literature, History, Social Studies, Women’s Studies

IN THEATER ONLY: Friday, May 12 • 10:00am–12:15pm | Smith Rafael Film Center

The in-theater screening will include a live Q&A with directors Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster.

“The trip to Mars can only be understood through Black Americans.” Legendary poet Nikki Giovanni’s revelation is a launching pad to an inspiring exploration of her life and legacy. Through a collision of memories, moments in American history, live readings of her poetry, and impressions of space, Giovanni urges us to imagine a future where Black women lead, and equity is a reality. The filmmakers’ Afro-futuristic lens honors Giovanni’s complexity and transports us on a journey through Black liberation from the perspective of one of America’s most acclaimed and beloved writers, a profound artist and activist.

Note: This film contains some mild profanity and references to domestic violence

Directors Joe Brewster & Michele Stephenson | US 2022 | 102 min

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OKAY! (THE ASD BAND FILM)

GRADES 8-12
SUGGESTED SUBJECT AREAS: Arts, Music, Language Arts, Peer Resources

IN THEATER: Thursday, May 11 • 11:00am–12:30pm | Smith Rafael Film Center
ONLINE: May 8-12 | Available to schools anywhere in the U.S.

“Life is a play, and everybody has the script but you.” This is how one member of The ASD Band, featuring four talented autistic individuals, describes what’s it like when you’re on the spectrum. Through a shared loved of music, Rawan, Jackson, Spenser and Ron shatter the stigma of those with autism as loners, coming together to express themselves through song. OKAY! follows the members of the ASD Band as they embark upon the difficult journey of writing and recording their first album—and ultimately performing their first public show. As they learn to navigate a world that is foreign to them, they find strength in others who share the same challenges.

Note: This film contains some mild profanity

Director Mark Bone | Canada 2022 | 86 min

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