Half of a Yellow Sun: Film Guide

Half of a Yellow Sun
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A film guide that looks at Half of a Yellow Sun (2013), an adaptation of a best selling novel following the lives of two sisters and their families during the Nigerian civil war.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Citizenship, Politics, Literacy, PSHE Education, History and Geography in addition to highlighting themes surrounding campaigns and revolutions, historical events, democracy, community, equality, African countries, family, love and relationships, civil wars and books.

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