Standing in the Shadows of Motown

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.

Although The Funk Brothers had an opportunity to see their music become successful, they themselves received little recognition. How important is fame? Why is validation so important to our sense of self-worth?

How far has Motown’s influence been felt? (Consider the fields of music, racial discrimination, and politics.)