This toolkit is designed for use in grades 8–12 classrooms and youth-centered programs. It provides curated discussion prompts, lesson activities, and facilitation tips that help students engage with issues of history, race, and equity in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way.

What’s Included:

• Full PDF download of the Sankofa Chicago Toolkit

• Discussion questions and prompts tailored for high school learners

• Activities that connect history to present-day experiences

• Guidance for teachers, facilitators, and youth leaders

License Terms
Purchase includes a single-site, non-theatrical license for one school, organization, or group. The toolkit may be used for classrooms, workshops, or community screenings within the licensed organization. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.

Designed for professors, campus organizations, and service-learning programs, this toolkit pairs the award-winning documentary Sankofa Chicago with ready-to-use resources for teaching and campus engagement. It includes film access, clip guides, discussion prompts, and facilitation tips to spark dialogue on race, history, and social justice. Perfect for seminars, student groups, diversity programming, and interdepartmental events.

What’s Included

• Full documentary access (Sankofa Chicago)

• 10 film clips with themes and learning prompts

• Discussion questions designed for college classrooms and campus dialogues

• Facilitation & hosting tips for creating safe, inclusive spaces

• Action steps to turn dialogue into meaningful change

• Printable glossary of key terms and concepts

• Media resources (posters, logos, and social media assets)

License Terms
Purchase includes a single-site, non-theatrical license for one college or university department, course, or campus organization. The toolkit may be used for classroom instruction, workshops, or campus screenings within the licensed group. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.

Empower educators across your district with Sankofa Chicago: The Documentary Toolkit. The District License provides multi-school access to the PBS film and companion materials that deepen understanding of history, identity, and justice.

Includes:
• Unlimited teacher access within one district
• Digital toolkit with discussion guide, glossary, and lesson resources
• Screening rights for up to three PD or community events
• Optional live or virtual discussion with Director Vanessa Wright

Perfect for district-wide equity, inclusion, & curriculum integration initiatives or professional development.

What’s Included

• Full documentary access (Sankofa Chicago)

• 10 film clips with themes and learning prompts for classroom or PD use

• Discussion questions designed for educators and student engagement

• Facilitation tips for creating safe, inclusive conversations

• Action steps to connect learning to real-world impact

• Printable glossary of key terms and concepts

• Media resources (posters, logos, and social media assets)

License Terms

Purchase includes a district-wide, non-theatrical license for internal use across multiple schools within one district.
The toolkit may be used for classroom instruction, teacher professional development, or school community screenings. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.

Designed for libraries, museums, and cultural centers, this toolkit pairs the award-winning documentary Sankofa Chicago with resources for public programming and community engagement. It includes film access, clip guides, discussion prompts, and facilitation tools to help staff host screenings, exhibitions, and conversations that connect history with today’s challenges. Perfect for special events, educational programming, or intergenerational workshops.

What’s Included

• Full documentary access (Sankofa Chicago)

• 10 film clips with themes and learning prompts

• Discussion questions tailored for public audiences

• Facilitation & hosting tips for screenings and events

• Action steps to foster reflection and dialogue

• Printable glossary of key terms and concepts

• Media resources (flyers, posters, logos, and social media assets)

License Terms
Purchase includes a single-site, non-theatrical license for one library or museum. The toolkit may be used for screenings, workshops, or public programs within the licensed organization. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.

Who it’s for
Libraries, museums, nonprofits, senior living facilities, and community centers looking to host screenings and discussions with their audiences.

What’s included

• Full documentary access (Sankofa Chicago)

• 10 curated film clips with discussion prompts

• Facilitation & hosting tips for community screenings

• Action steps for building dialogue and engagement

• Printable glossary of key terms

• Media resources (flyers, posters, logos, social templates)

How it’s used
This toolkit supports group screenings, intergenerational dialogues, and community programming. Perfect for public events, workshops, or special initiatives that connect history with today’s struggles for equity and justice.

License Terms
Purchase includes a single-site, non-theatrical license for use by one organization. The toolkit may be used for screenings, workshops, or discussions within the licensed group. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.

Who it’s for
Created for churches, interfaith coalitions, and civic associations that want to use Sankofa Chicago to spark dialogue on race, justice, and community healing.

What’s included

• Full documentary access (Sankofa Chicago)

• 10 film clips with themes and learning prompts

• Discussion questions designed for congregations and civic groups

• Facilitation & hosting tips for creating respectful, inclusive conversations

• Action steps to connect faith and community values with equity work

• Printable glossary of key terms and concepts

• Media resources (flyers, posters, logos, and social media assets)

How it’s used
Ideal for small groups, congregational workshops, community forums, or faith-based study series that bring people together across generations.

License Terms
Purchase includes a single-site, non-theatrical license for one faith-based group or civic organization. The toolkit may be used for workshops, services, or community events within the licensed group. Redistribution, duplication, broadcast, or resale is not permitted.