The Point Movie Viewing Guide

Whisk your students away into a world of imagination and child-like wonder. Harry Nilsson, the singer-songwriters who create the lime in the coconut 1970s hit, also created this animated movie for families and kids. Narrated by the Beatles’ Ringo Starr this movie is unlike anything your students has ever seen. Although it is an older animation and the graphics aren’t anywhere near the quality of today’s animations there is a certain charm to this movie. In addition to the dreamy artwork, the story has a great lesson for students to learn about the connection between the point of life and including everyone regardless of our differences. Discuss with your students the 14 high-level short answer and essay questions in this 5 page PDF movie guide. Pause at the designated times on the movie guide for each question and watch your students actively engage with what they have been watching.

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An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students to analyze the film. Many answers will not fit into a ‘box’. Students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior.