Journalism Movie Super Pack – Film Studies & Ethics Bundle

Bring the world of real journalism to life on screen with this complete film study and ethics bundle! The Journalism Movie Super Pack includes classroom-ready resources for four award-winning films that explore truth, ethics, power, and press freedom:

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The Post — Press freedom vs. government secrecy All the President’s Men — Investigative reporting and political accountability Spotlight — Institutional wrongdoing and moral courage Shattered Glass — Ethics, fabrication, and the price of credibility What’s Included Each film includes two one-page activities designed for flexibility and engagement:

Deeper Thinking Worksheet – Reflective, open-ended questions for post-viewing discussion or writing Active Viewing / Follow-Along Worksheet – Scene-specific comprehension and analysis questions to ensure attentiveness and understanding That’s 8 total print-and-go handouts covering four landmark journalism films. Learning Objectives Students will:

Examine the ethical principles of journalism through real-world stories Analyze the SPJ Code of Ethics in practice (truth, independence, minimizing harm, accountability) Compare historical press battles to modern-day issues of misinformation and media trust Strengthen critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills while engaging with powerful narratives Recognize journalism’s role in democracy, justice, and social change Perfect For Journalism, Media Literacy, or Civics classes Substitute-friendly film units Ethics or press freedom lessons End-of-unit enrichment or project-based learning Honors English or History courses studying media and power Timing & Format Flexible for print or digital use PDF format for easy classroom distribution Films Featured (Note: Teachers must provide their own licensed copies of the films.) The Post (2017) – Press freedom vs.

national security All the President’s Men (1976) – Watergate and investigative reporting Spotlight (2015) – Institutional accountability and moral courage Shattered Glass (2003) – Ethics, deception, and professional integrity

Designed for grades 9th – 12th.

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