Dear all, 

First of all, let me wish you a wonderful 2025! 

As part of our Film at Lincoln Center’s film education program, we’re excited to announce our Jan-March student screenings. Dates and descriptions below. 

Friday, January 31: 10:00am-12:30pm – 11th Grade and up

HIGH SCHOOL by Frederick Wiseman

1968, US, 74m

RSVP: https://forms.gle/3cUe9EMG1AEA9W5U8

Please be aware that the film includes explicit discussions of sexual topics

In one of his early films, legendary documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman takes us inside a large urban high school in 1960s Philadelphia. The film captures how the school system not only teaches “facts” but also instills social values across generations. By documenting the teachers’ daily struggles to manage and inspire their students, the documentary offers a powerful and timeless look at public education, making it a perfect choice for teachers of Social Studies, Global Studies, History, Philosophy, Art, and Film.

FULL Wednesday, February 5: 10:00am-12:30pm – 5th Grade & up – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Jean Cocteau

Wednesday, February 26: 10:00am-12:30pm – 5th Grade & up

CINE-CONCERT – BODY AND SOUL by Oscar Micheaux – Silent film with live piano accompaniment

1925, U.S., 95m

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Body and Soul (1925) is a groundbreaking silent film by Oscar Micheaux, the first major African-American feature filmmaker. Starring the legendary singer and stage actor Paul Robeson in his electrifying film debut, the story delivers a powerful critique of the power of the cloth, with Robeson in dual roles as a jackleg preacher and a well-meaning inventor.

Body and Soul was recognized by the Library of Congress in 2019 for its “cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance,” making it an excellent fit for Social Studies, Global Studies, History, Philosophy, Art, and Film Teachers. The film will be presented on a 35mm print, accompanied by live piano music performed by Donald Sosin.

RENDEZ-VOUS WITH FRENCH CINEMA STUDENT SCREENINGS 

Monday, March 10 – 10am to 12:30pm – 9th grade and up

SOULEYMANE’S STORY by Boris Lojkine 

2024, France, 93′

In French, Fula, Mandinka language with English subtitles

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The film follows Souleyman, a Guinean asylum seeker and food delivery cyclist in Paris, as he races against time to prepare for a life-changing immigration interview while struggling to make ends meet. With only two days to craft his story, the film provides a poignant exploration of resilience, identity, the challenges faced by immigrants seeking a place to call home, and the impact of the “uberization” of modern society. It’s an ideal choice for teachers of French, Social Studies, Global Studies, African Studies, History, Philosophy, Art, and Film.

Tuesday, March 11 – 10am to 12:30pm – 6th grade and up

THE MARCHING BAND by Emmanuel Courcol with Q&A  

2024, France, 103′

In French with English subtitles

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In Emmanuel Courcol’s The Marching Band (En Fanfare), acclaimed orchestra conductor Thibaut faces a life-altering leukemia diagnosis that prompts a search for a bone marrow donor. A DNA test reveals he was adopted, leading him to his biological brother Jimmy, a factory worker and trombonist in a struggling marching band. Against the backdrop of a town grappling with a factory closure, the brothers embark on a poignant journey of fraternal connection and self-discovery.  A critical and box office hit in France, The Marching Band is a heartwarming tale of resilience, family, and the unifying power of music. This film is ideal for teachers of French, Music, Social Studies, History, Philosophy, Art, and Film.

Friday, March 14 – 10am to 12:30pm – 9th grade and up

ARENAS by Camille Perton with Q&A

2024, France, 94′

In French with English subtitles

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In Arenas, director Camille Perton delivers a gripping drama set in the high-stakes world of professional football. Brahim, an 18-year-old rising star, is on the brink of achieving his lifelong dream: signing his first professional contract with his hometown club in Lyon. But when a powerful foreign agent enters the scene, the rules of the game change. Teaming up with his cousin and agent Mehdi, Brahim embarks on a race against time on the transfer market, where ambition and loyalty collide in a race against time. Arenas is a compelling exploration of dreams, ambition and power, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of success, making it a great fit for  teachers of French, Social Studies, Sports, Philosophy, Art, and Film.

Wednesday March 19 – 10am-11:30pm  – 5th Grade and up

CINE CONCERT : The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun by Djibril Diop Mambéty with live music performance by The Oriki Collective

France/Senegal, 1998, 45min 

In French, Wolof with English subtitles 

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We’re offering a unique cinematic experience featuring a live cine-concert by The Oriki Collective and Senegalese vocalist Woz Kaly. Accompanying the great Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty’s medium-length masterpiece The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun (1998), this event combines the power of film with an original, live score. In this film, a young girl decides to sell newspapers on the streets, despite the fact that boys have historically run that racket. Oriki’s new scores create absorbing soundscapes that expand on the magical realist works grounded in the political realities of Dakar, making it a great fit for teachers of French, Music, Social Studies, African Studies, History, Philosophy, Art, and Film.

As always, Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Kindly register for your group only if you are committed to participating in the screening. Given that these events are free of charge, our only request is that, once registered, you show full commitment to attending, ensuring the success of the screening and not depriving spots from other students/school groups.

Let me know if you have any questions, 

Warm regards, 

Adeline Monzier – Film at Lincoln Center 

Film at Lincoln Center free student screenings / Jan-March 2025