The agony and the ecstasy: 5 films about running
Discover the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of running in 5 cinematic gems about athletes who run for their lives.
Posts Tagged “Harry Jerome”
Best Films of the Year for Kids and Teens
By Tey Cottingham, Advisor, NFB Education Team Are you curious to know which Canadian books and DVDs the Canadian Children’s Book Centre has selected as the best of the year...
Inspire your class with the Harry Jerome Virtual Classroom
Imagine, a professional athlete in your classroom! What connects Canadian track hero Harry Jerome and professional football player Brian Nugent? Well, courage, passion and dedication are just a few of...
Black History Month: 45 Canadian libraries to offer free screenings of Mighty Jerome
The film Mighty Jerome, by Charles Officer, will be shown at free screenings throughout Black History Month this February at more than 45 libraries across the country. Some of the...
Mighty Jerome to air on CBC Television this Saturday June 18
After screening at Hot Docs and other festivals this spring, Mighty Jerome, a doc about the little-known story of one of Canada’s greatest sprinters, airs on CBC television this Saturday...