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The Elephant Man: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Elephant Man (1980), exploring prejudice, em
A film guide that looks at The Elephant Man (1980), exploring prejudice, em

Ages

16+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

A film guide that looks at The Elephant Man (1980), a fictionalised account telling the true story of John Merrick, a man with a severe physical deformities who is rescued from a cruel circus sideshow in Victorian London.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Film Studies, History PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding prejudice, filmmaking and empathy.

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This Resource Supports

  • Film Studies
  • History
  • PSHE Education

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