If Beale Street Could Talk: Film Guide

If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at If Beale Street Could Talk (2018), an adaptation of the James Baldwin novel about a woman fighting to free her falsely accused husband from prison before the birth of their child. This guide is useful for exploring topics including Film Studies, Citizenship and English Literature in addition to highlighting themes surrounding crime and punishment, family and friendships, racism and prejudice, love and relationships, historical periods, gender representation, community, ethics, literature and adaptations.

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  • Citizenship
  • Human Rights
  • English
  • Film Studies
  • Politics

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