A Story of Bones: Film Guide

A film guide that uses the documentary 'A Story of Bones' (2022) to examine
A film guide that uses the documentary 'A Story of Bones' (2022) to examine

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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Black History Month
1 October - 1 November

A film guide that looks at A Story of Bones (2022), a documentary about the island of Saint Helena, where the construction for an airport disturbs an African burial ground from the era of the transatlantic slave trade, raising questions about how we choose to remember history.

 

This guide is useful for exploring subject including History and PSHE education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding slavery, ethics, campaigns and revolution, and community.

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  • History
  • PSHE Education

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