Our newest film guide for And So It Begins explores the actions that weaken democratic institutions and pave the way for political corruption. It also examines the power of civic engagement and the civic responsibilities of global citizens. This section includes questions for discussion, writing, or personal reflection, as well as extension activities, and additional resources. 2/3

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Educational resources for And So It Begins about the Philippines and highlights the work of Maria Ressa as she combats disinformation

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We also offer lessons on social media and disinformation for award-winning documentaries Navalny and The Social Dilemma. These resources can expand the scope of classroom discussion and provide new perspective and details on the media literacy issues raised in And So It Begins.

Learn more about these resources and check out our full Media Literacy and Journalism Collection, with resources for grades 6-12 plus higher ed and adult learning.

https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-media-literacy-with-film-journalism-disinformation-and-social-media/

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Teach Media Literacy with Film: Journalism, Disinformation and Social Media - Journeys in Film

We have added a new film guide to our library to help you teach media literacy with film! In the current dominant online ecosystem, facts are often secondary or irrelevant. Instead, clicks and social media engagement are driving factors for content creation. Algorithms often encourage bias against facts and fact-based journalism. Our Media Literacy and Journalism […]

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Teach Media Literacy with film! Just in time for back to school, we're launching new resources to help you prepare students with critical thinking skills and an informed understanding of social media and disinformation.

Our newest film guide for And So It Begins features a section on Journalism, Disinformation, and Social Media. It explores how social media and disinformation can create fragmented versus shared social constructions of reality that affect politics and everyday people. This section includes questions for discussion, writing, or personal reflection, as well as extension activities, an online quiz, and additional resources. It's a great teaching tool to get students thinking critically about how online media affects them and their world! 1/2

https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-media-literacy-with-film-journalism-disinformation-and-social-media/

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New at Journeys in Film: the And So It Begins Learning Guide!

And So It Begins chronicles a quirky people’s movement against deepening threats to truth and democracy. This inspirational film celebrates a collective act of joy as a form of resistance. It's an important film and resource for diving into into threats to democracy from technology/AI, social media, government corruption and erosion of the free press. 1/n

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KURT DEIMER – A Motivational Speaker In Rock

“It’s a long time coming, but I thought it’d be great to name it And So It Begins… because it’s about to begin. We’re dropping 17 tunes on the world; I’m stoked man,” says Kurt Deimer, sitting on his tour bus, parked outside Pickering Casino Resort in Ontario, Canada. Later that night, Deimer would open

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‘We Want The Funk,’ ‘And So It Begins’ And More Coming To Public Television’s ‘Independent Lens’ This Spring

'Independent Lens' has announced its spring lineup, featuring 'We Want the Funk!,' 'A Thousand Cuts,' 'Free for All: The Public Library' and more.

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"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

—Martin Niemöller

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Martin Niemöller: "First they came for the Socialists..." | Holocaust Encyclopedia

Learn about the origins and legacy of Pastor Martin Niemöller's famous postwar words, “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out…”

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