Documentary Films · Grades 6–12 · Schools and Libraries
True stories of civil rights, courage and Michigan history, each paired with a teacher study guide, lesson plans, quizzes and tests for middle school and high school classrooms.
Two Emmy nominations for Best Documentary. Created by Stunt3 Multimedia, the filmmakers behind Black and Blue, The Girl in Centerfield and The Legend of Pinky Deras.
Stunt3 Multimedia produces documentary films about the true stories behind American history, civil rights, women’s history, sports and Michigan history. Each Documentary Film Package pairs a documentary with ready-to-teach classroom materials, including a teacher study guide, age-appropriate lesson plans, quizzes and tests, so teachers can use the films in the classroom or for remote and online learning.
Our films are a natural fit for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, social studies, U.S. history and character education. Schools, libraries and community organizations can purchase a film package for their own use, or donate one to the school or library of their choice.
Everything you need to turn a film into a lesson.
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A true story told through interviews, archival footage and photographs.
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Background, key facts and discussion points so you can lead the conversation.
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Age-appropriate plans for middle school and high school classrooms.
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Pre-written assessments that check understanding of the film’s themes.
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Extra images and background information to extend learning beyond the film.
Grades: Middle School and High School | Use: Classroom, Remote and Online Learning | Ideal For: Black History Month, Women’s History Month | Options: Purchase or Donate
Watch a trailer, then choose the film that fits your classroom.
Emmy Nominated
The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward, and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game
In 1934, Georgia Tech refused to play Michigan unless the Wolverines benched Willis Ward, their Black star from Detroit. His best friend on the team, future President Gerald Ford, nearly quit in protest. An Emmy-nominated story of friendship, Jim Crow and civil rights.
In 1973, 12-year-old Carolyn King of Ypsilanti, Michigan, earned a spot in center field, and Little League’s boys-only rule put her at the center of a national fight. Her case helped open Little League baseball to girls in 1974. Includes an ebook version of the story.
Emmy Nominated
The Greatest Little Leaguer There Ever Was
In 1959, 12-year-old Art “Pinky” Deras led Hamtramck to Michigan’s first Little League World Series championship without losing a game. An Emmy-nominated story of talent, perseverance and courage.
Before Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, there was Henry Ford. The story of the dawn of the Ford Motor Company and the birthplace of the Model T, shown at libraries, colleges and corporate retreats around the country.
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The Bob Arvin Story
Ypsilanti native Captain C. Robert Arvin was a standout student at Ypsilanti High School and a standout cadet at West Point, where he was selected First Captain in 1965, the top cadet of more than 3,000. The story of a true hero.
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Thirteen young men from Michigan and their families journey to Cuba, where no Michigan baseball team had played since the Cuban Revolution in 1959. An inspiring tale of friendship, competition and adventure.
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Stunt3 Multimedia Charity
Stunt3 Multimedia Charity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides documentaries, lesson plans, study guides and other educational materials to public schools and libraries. Choose a film, select the Donate option on its page and tell us which school or library should receive it. Help inspire curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning in your community.
Classroom Resources
Extend any film with our ready-to-teach biography units on 21 people who shaped history, from Henry Ford and Martin Luther King Jr. to Billie Jean King and Rosa Parks. Each unit includes five days of lessons, a quiz and a unit test, in middle school and high school editions.
We offer classroom, library and public screening licenses, accept purchase orders and can send an invoice. Tell us what you need and we’ll put together a quote within one business day.
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