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Given the unusual situation that many of us find ourselves living in at the moment, it might be easy to forget that there is a whole wide world out there ripe for exploring. Wednesday 22 April marks the international celebration of Earth Day and what better time than to commemorate our planet and show worldwide appreciation of all that it has to offer. We've put together a collection of films - five for primary audiences, five for secondary - that we believe will serve as passionate and exciting reminders of planet Earth and how much work we have ahead of us to preserve our wonderful home.
There are plenty more films that explore this subject, but we have opted to highlight titles which are often under-represented and - crucially - that are available to stream from the comfort of your own home. We've listed which streaming platforms the titles are available on - including, where possible, any expiry dates - as well as links to any accompanying resources or other materials to help young people get the most out of their viewing experience.
Note: While most streaming platforms require a paid subscription, or one-off rental fee, many offer a free trial that you can make use of. In addition, our recommendations will always include some titles on free-to-watch platforms.
Note: The information about films on streaming services is aimed at people at home only, and not for any film clubs still running in schools. Licencing conditions do not permit the access of streaming platforms from a school setting.
If you want to find out the complete details of where any given title is available to watch or purchase, please visit FindAnyFilm.com.
All information at - https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/earth-day-films-to-stream-at-home?utm_source=Into+Film+-+Master&utm_campaign=aada2a16bc-home-learning-6-ah&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a1465a9b17-aada2a16bc-139343091
REVIEW 100: A SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW WRITING COMPETITION
To help young people continue to practise and develop their literacy skills while many schools are closed, we're running a new Review 100 competition on our social media channels, encouraging young people to write a review of any film they watch in 100 words or less for the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher.
The Eagle Huntress
Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
If there was ever a film to remind us of the vast possibilities around the world, The Eagle Huntress is it, providing both a story and an environment that could be described as breath-taking. Aishol-pan is a 13-year-old Kazakh girl who is training to become the first female eagle-huntress in her family's history, despite being rejected by a traditionalist older generation that rejects her.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
Certificate
Duration 87 mins
Wall-E
Available to stream on Disney+
Pixar's sci-fi tale of a lonely little robot who is dedicated to cleaning up a rubbish-covered Earth in the far future has become one of the most well-regarded Disney films of recent years. Taking a look at the possibilities of what may happen if we don't begin to take care of our planet, Wall-E is a great starting point for audiences of any age to begin thinking about conservation.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
Certificate
Duration 98 mins
Over the Hedge
Available to stream on NOW TV (Available until 31 March 2022)
The ongoing effect that human progress is having on wildlife habitats around the world is a subject becoming increasingly more complicated the world over. This animated comedy from the makers of Shrek is a light look at wildlife survival as a group of forest animals awake from hibernation only to discover that a gigantic hedge has been planted in the middle of their home in order to make way for a housing complex.
Learning- https://www.intofilm.org/films/4037
Certificate
Duration 79 mins
Ponyo
Available to stream on Netflix
Like many of the great Studio Ghibli films, Ponyo is a sweet, fantastical tale with an important undercurrent of environmentalism at its core. When a 5-year-old boy discovers a fish-princess who longs to become a human, a gentle friendship begins to form and soon they are travelling to an ocean-world, showcasing the magic of another realm that isn't just a dumping ground for human waste.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
REVIEW 100: A SOCIAL MEDIA REVIEW WRITING COMPETITIONTo help young people continue to practise and develop their literacy skills while many schools are closed, we're running a new Review 100 competition on our social media channels, encouraging young people to write a review of any film they watch in 100 words or less for the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher.
Primary (Ages 5 - 11)
The Eagle Huntress
Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
If there was ever a film to remind us of the vast possibilities around the world, The Eagle Huntress is it, providing both a story and an environment that could be described as breath-taking. Aishol-pan is a 13-year-old Kazakh girl who is training to become the first female eagle-huntress in her family's history, despite being rejected by a traditionalist older generation that rejects her.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
Certificate
Duration 87 mins
Wall-E
Available to stream on Disney+
Pixar's sci-fi tale of a lonely little robot who is dedicated to cleaning up a rubbish-covered Earth in the far future has become one of the most well-regarded Disney films of recent years. Taking a look at the possibilities of what may happen if we don't begin to take care of our planet, Wall-E is a great starting point for audiences of any age to begin thinking about conservation.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
Certificate
Duration 98 mins
Over the Hedge
Available to stream on NOW TV (Available until 31 March 2022)
The ongoing effect that human progress is having on wildlife habitats around the world is a subject becoming increasingly more complicated the world over. This animated comedy from the makers of Shrek is a light look at wildlife survival as a group of forest animals awake from hibernation only to discover that a gigantic hedge has been planted in the middle of their home in order to make way for a housing complex.
Learning- https://www.intofilm.org/films/4037Certificate
Duration 79 mins
Ponyo
Available to stream on Netflix
Like many of the great Studio Ghibli films, Ponyo is a sweet, fantastical tale with an important undercurrent of environmentalism at its core. When a 5-year-old boy discovers a fish-princess who longs to become a human, a gentle friendship begins to form and soon they are travelling to an ocean-world, showcasing the magic of another realm that isn't just a dumping ground for human waste.
Learning- DOWNLOAD
Certificate
Duration100 mins
African Cats
Available to stream on Disney+
There's nothing like a nature documentary to remind you of the majesty of the animal kingdom and it doesn't get much more magnificent than African Cats, which follows two species of big cat as they grow up in the African wilderness. As educational as it is visually impressive, these parallel stories of a cheetah and a lion cub are both equally absorbing.
Learning- https://www.intofilm.org/films/17034
Certificate
Duration 86 mins
African Cats
Available to stream on Disney+
There's nothing like a nature documentary to remind you of the majesty of the animal kingdom and it doesn't get much more magnificent than African Cats, which follows two species of big cat as they grow up in the African wilderness. As educational as it is visually impressive, these parallel stories of a cheetah and a lion cub are both equally absorbing.
Learning- https://www.intofilm.org/films/17034Certificate
Duration 86 mins
