Movies that Matter: Film Screening for Schools

Middle and high school classes view award-winning documentaries that explore current social issues such as civil rights, representation, and identity. Screenings invite students to explore the lived experiences of others, and offer powerful opportunities to connect personally with the stories on screen. Each day of film screenings features post-film discussions and a pizza lunch.

For more information or to register email [email protected].
Can’t attend in person? Participate in the classroom through January 2026 with Virtual Movies That Matter.

All We Carry (2024)
87 min.
Screening and Q&A with Cady Voge, director

Spanning three years, All We Carry follows a young Honduran family fleeing persecution—migrating in cargo trains across Mexico, claiming asylum at the US border, and enduring separation in detention before being released in Seattle. There, a local synagogue sponsors the family while they await the final decision on their asylum case. As the family members form bonds in their new community, they learn about the congregation members’ own histories with persecution and migration.

Free program. To register, please call 212.423.3254 or email [email protected].