Film + Curriculum + Conversation
FOCUS on Impact Film Library
Tools for Teachers. Impact for Students.
Bring real-world issues into the classroom with curated short films, ready-to-use Teacher’s Guides, and filmmaker Q&As—designed to spark dialogue, build empathy, and inspire critical thinking.
FOCUS on Impact Film Library films are listed below with synopsis.
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Featured Topics
Developmental Disabilities • Environment • Healing, Trauma & Resilience • Human Trafficking • Immigration • Indigenous Culture • LGBTQ+ • Mental Health • Racism • The Universal Search for Belonging • Women’s Rights
Why Film Works
Film is a unique art form that allows us to walk in someone else’s shoes… When we watch a powerful story unfold, our brains simulate the experience as if it were happening to us.”
After participating in this program, 85% of students reported feeling more empathetic and informed.
— Tonya Mantooth, CEO / Artistic Director
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