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"This is an English language film (made in America) adapted from a novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque. The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War 1 by their jingoistic teacher. The story is told entirely through the experiences of the young German recruits and highlights the tragedy of war through the eyes of individuals. As the boys witness death and mutilation all around them, any preconceptions about "the enemy" and the "rights and wrongs" of the conflict disappear, leaving them angry and bewildered. This is highlighted in the scene where Paul mortally wounds a French soldier and then weeps bitterly as he fights to save his life while trapped in a shell crater with the body. The film is not about heroism but about drudgery and futility and the gulf between the concept of war and the actuality. "

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Search for films to learn about history in this interactive database built for a Social Studies teacher about to go on summer vacation! Why limit your summer viewing to Hollywood's recommendations? ; )

Film about the earth and sustainability issues.

Opportunity for kids to participate in digital video contest, and information on new media company promoting film history/digital literacy. This is Siri's new company!

This is a very helpful funny little film on the issue of global trade policy as it impacts America.

A 54 minute film on a modern labor issue.

Films of Tony Buba

Diigo this amazing source of streaming online videos for future use!

Here's the link to the review that Pauline Kael wrote about Shoah, as mentioned in the interview with film critic Rob Nelson.

Hey Social Studies, This seemed like a film that would be a perfect match for the movie assignment in class!  I haven't seen it yet, but look forward to and would love to hear your thoughts on it!