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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives: Focus on Film

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Should students believe everything they see on tv? The National Archives provides this resource for students to examine cinemas as an accurate source of history. Links to archived videos and activities are provided. RI.11-12.7 Eval...
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Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Dali: Painting and Film

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art explores the relationship between Salvador Dali's art and the role cinema played in his works. Click on "navigate" in the right upper corner to work your way through.
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Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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Canal Kids: Arte (Explore Art?for Kids?in Portuguese)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
History of the development of cinema, painting, theater, music, and dance--for kids. Visitors can explore how music is mixed, listen to radio, and watch the making of animated cartoons, among many other activities.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pov Collection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
POV (a cinema term for "point of view") is television's longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction films. POV premieres 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. Since 1988, POV has presented...
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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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Puget Soundkeeper: Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch a series of short films on what makes the Puget Sound so special, and why residents are working to preserve their environment.
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Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture: Shadow Play

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and illustrations about the history of shadow puppertry as a theatrical art.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Don Siegel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Siegel's 49 year film directing career and the great movies he added to the all-time greats list.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Preston Sturges

For Students 9th - 10th
Best known for his comic genius, Preston Sturges directed classic films including as "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek." This article discusses his life and work.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Raoul Walsh

For Students 9th - 10th
Director Raoul Walsh is famous for making action films. This lengthy tale of his life is accompanied by descriptions and stills from some of his films.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Fred Zinnemann

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article that speaks about the films created during Zinnemann's career. Includes images and links for further information.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Dorothy Arzner

For Students 9th - 10th
Dorothy Arzner was one of the very few women who established a name for herself as a director in the film industry of the 1920s and '30s. She is known for the film "The Wild Party" among others. Read about her many films throughout her...
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Frank Borzage

For Students 9th - 10th
Borzage, criticized for being old fashioned, is known for directing sentimental love stories in the early 1900s. Read about his films and his successful career.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Tim Burton

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Timothy William Burton. Famous for his direction in dark and mysterious films including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Edward Scissorhands," and his new film "The Corpse Bride."
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: John Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
An Oscar winning director, John Ford has been said to be the "greatest director of all time." He made many great Western films including "The Iron Horse" and "Stagecoach." This is a wonderful tribute to Ford and his career.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Buster Keaton

For Students 9th - 10th
Buster Keaton is a famous director and actor who insisted that his interest and intention in filmmaking was to get a laugh from his audiences. This is a wonderful article outlining his life career and some of his more famous films.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Fritz Lang

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the ups and downs of famous director Fritz Lang. This article discusses his struggles as well as his successes.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: David Lean

For Students 9th - 10th
This director of 16 motion pictures is seen as a legend in the eyes of his colleagues and film critics. This article tells of his career and also leads to other web sources.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the life and work of director Joseph Mankiewicz whose great list of films includes "All About Eve." Includes scenes from his films and links for futher learning.
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Article
Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Vincente Minnelli

For Students 9th - 10th
Creating "a little magic" helps to describe this famous director. Read about his career and his many great films.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Mike Nichols

For Students 9th - 10th
You may know the name Mike Nichols from his film "The Graduate." Come read about this legendary director and the films that made him famous.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Otto Preminger

For Students 9th - 10th
A poignant tribute to a famous film director. Includes images from his films and links to more information.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Orson Welles

For Students 9th - 10th
The "lost films" of directing legend Orson Welles are exposed in this article. See images and read about the films that were never seen by the public as well as some of his famous works.

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