FACETS 37th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival

STEM: EARTH EXPLORERS (School Shorts Program)

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SCHOOL PROGRAM – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form


With some all-star narrators, this collection of short films pulls in any viewer. To explore the earth’s landscapes, is to be in awe of it and these films depict that awe quite well.


Our Earth is a fascinating place that we all must treasure. Even more exciting is the wondrous worlds beyond ours. In one film, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA. How did they start out as human computers and expand to the forefront of engineering efforts? Narrated by Octavia Spencer. In the last film, set around Earth Day, a city boy has an unexpectedly magical encounter with planet Earth one day at a museum and takes this experience outdoors for a brand-new perspective, in his own backyard. Narrated by Meryl Streep.


Shorts Program Duration: 62 minutes


Themes: STEM: Earth science - environmental science; engineering design; math; girls in STEM.


Language: This program is presented in English, Kukama-Kukamiria, and German with English subtitles


Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.

HIDDEN FIGURES: THE TRUE STORY OF FOUR BLACK WOMEN AND THE SPACE RACE (Short Film)


Synopsis: Based on the book and narrated by Octavia Spencer, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA. How did these extraordinary, ground-breaking women overcome gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging environment?


Program Type: School Program and Public Program – Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form 


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  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Director
    Melissa R. Ellard