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REACT TO FILM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 274068859 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · reacttofilm.com
revenue
$18K
expenses
$36K
net assets
$0
employees
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mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, PROVIDING THEM WITH CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR COURSES ON SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH DOCUMENTARY FILMS. THE CORPORATION'S RESEARCH AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES ALLOW SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE ON A SPECTRUM OF SOCIAL AILMENTS FROM THE PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF WAR TO NUTRITION, FROM GUN POLICY TO GENDER INEQUITY, FROM CONFLICT MEDIATION TO HOMELESSNESS.

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REACT TO FILM INC develops and distributes documentary-based curriculum resources for middle and high school educators. The organization creates teaching materials centered on social issues such as civil rights, environmental policy, health, and identity, using films as a foundation for classroom discussion and critical thinking. Its resources are designed to support academic standards while engaging students in activism and community participation.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Civil Rights Past and Present
Semester-long curriculum exploring the Civil Rights Movement and contemporary racial justice issues through six documentary films, designed for grades 8 and up.
Environment
Interdisciplinary course using documentaries such as Food Inc. and Gasland to teach about factory farming, ocean conservation, and natural disasters, suited for grades 9–12.
Fed Up - Free Course
Free curriculum based on the documentary Fed Up, focusing on nutrition, food industry practices, and health, including lesson plans and activities for grades 7–12.
Media, Health and Identity
Curriculum exploring media influence, gender identity, and societal taboos through films like Miss Representation and The Mask You Live In, designed for grades 7–12.
Politics and Policy
Curriculum examining political issues including voting rights, gun legislation, war, and immigration through documentary films, recommended for grades 9–12.
Race Matters: Origins, Perspectives and Strategies for the Current Charged Moment
Mini-unit curriculum addressing institutional racism, police brutality, and structural inequality, designed for grades 8–12 and teachable in 1–2 weeks.
The Untold History of Nuclear Proliferation: Double Feature Unit
Free double-feature curriculum combining Oliver Stone’s The Untold History of the United States and Countdown to Zero to examine nuclear weapons history and policy, suited for grades 11–12.
Waste Land - Free Course
Free curriculum centered on the documentary Waste Land, exploring recycling, art, and social transformation through the lives of Brazilian waste pickers, for grades 7–12.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
    • Develop and distribute documentary-based curricula for middle and high schools
      Creates and provides free, standards-aligned curriculum packages for grades 7–12 that use documentary films to teach social, environmental, and political issues. Curricula include lesson plans, student handouts, and supplemental resources, and are designed for integration into core subjects such as English Language Arts, History, and Science.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
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Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$18K100%
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Total expenses$36K
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3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -61.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • JASPER VAN SANTEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Born Into Brothels Partner — Film used in curriculum to examine social and structural challenges affecting youth.
  • Buck Partner — Film used in curriculum to explore personal development and resilience.
  • Inocente Partner — Film used in curriculum to explore identity and personal challenges.
  • Katie Couric Partner — Collaborates with journalist and media personality Katie Couric on the production and promotion of the film "FED UP."
  • Katie Couric Partner — Involved in the FED UP documentary used in the curriculum.
  • Laurie David Partner — Oscar-winning producer of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH and co-producer of FED UP, used in the curriculum.
  • Laurie David Partner — Partners with Oscar-winning producer Laurie David in the creation of the film "FED UP."
  • Let's Talk About Sex Partner — Film used in curriculum to address sexual health and societal taboos.
  • Lucy Walker Partner — Uses Lucy Walker's documentary Countdown to Zero in its educational programming.
  • Lucy Walker Partner — Uses documentaries Countdown to Zero and Waste Land in curriculum development.
  • Miss Representation Partner — Film used in curriculum to analyze media representation and gender identity.
  • Oliver Stone Partner — Collaborates on curriculum using the "Atomic Bomb" chapter from The Untold History of the United States.
  • Oliver Stone Partner — Utilizes the Atomic Bomb chapter from Oliver Stone's The Untold History of the United States in its curriculum.
  • Stephanie Soechtig Partner — Collaborates with director Stephanie Soechtig on the film "FED UP."
  • The Mask You Live In Partner — Film used in curriculum to discuss masculinity and identity in youth.
  • Wasteland Film Partner — Collaborates on educational resources related to the film "Waste Land," including cross-promotion and curriculum distribution.
strategies · 4

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