Joy: Film Guide

Joy
Joy

Ages

11–14

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

International Women's Day
8 March

A film guide that looks at Joy (2015), the true story of Joy Mangano, a young woman fiercely determined to get her innovative ‘Miracle Mop' invention on the market.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Economics and Business, Design and Technology, Careers and PSHE Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding scientists and inventors, technology, directors, family, design, North American countries and historical periods.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Careers
  • Design and Technology
  • Economics and Business
  • History
  • PSHE Education

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