I saw The Normal Heart, then Love is Strange — with no premeditation, both in the same week.
Each is a great document of a time in our history. I began thinking about the power of these films and how valuable they would be as teaching tools. With that in mind, I hereby initiate the “films to teach American history by” list. Here are some more of mine; please add your own in the comments.
Kramer v Kramer Hair Do the Right Thing The Deerhunter
Bullworth Dead Man Walking Valley of Decision Gentleman’s Agreement
Good Night and Good Luck The Green Berets Get on the Bus The Pawnbroker