The Great Escape

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

As the men make plans for the escape, they also question the possible costs. Do you think the disruption they created for the enemy was worth the price they paid?

What elements of true friendship did you see illustrated by the characters of Hendley “The Scrounger” (James Garner) and Blythe “The Forger” (Donald Pleasence)? What personal risks would you be willing to take in order to help someone else?