The Big Short: Film Guide

The Big Short
The Big Short

Ages

14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at The Big Short (2015),a satire based on the true story of four individuals who spotted the impending global financial crisis of 2008 before anybody else.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Economics & Business, Citizenship, Mathematics and Media Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding ethics, books, historical events and criminal investigations.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • Economics and Business
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Politics
  • Religious Education
  • Ethics

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