Introduction to ‘Film Club’ - The New York Times

Want to learn more about this feature? Watch this introduction video to start engaging students with short nonfiction films.

Every week of the school year, we feature a short documentary film published in The New York Times. These films ask students to consider a variety of themes like ethics, civil rights, gender identity and scientific discovery. Each Film Club entry begins with an essential question to help frame the lesson, followed by a set of questions to help students connect the film to their own lives. This feature help students develop visual literacy skills and gives teachers another way to approach important issues.