City of Dreams: Film Guide

City of Dreams
City of Dreams

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

Walk to School Month
1 October - 1 November

A film guide that looks at City of Dreams: A Musical (2016), a musical documentary set in a school within the largest slum in Asia, where children and their teachers sing of their dreams for the future.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Geography, PSHE, Citizenship, Performing Arts and Music in addition to highlighting themes surrounding poverty, community, school, Asian countries, dance, family and friendships.

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This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Geography
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • PSHE Education

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