Teach the Teachers

The Teach the Teachers program at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival invites a select cohort of 10–15 middle and high school educators from Durham Public Schools to experience the power of documentary film firsthand. 

Selected educators will receive a pass to attend the 27th annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (April 3–6, 2025), providing an immersive opportunity to explore thought-provoking films, engage in meaningful discussions, and bring new perspectives back to the classroom. One of our primary goals is to demonstrate the impact of documentary storytelling, and in the process empower teachers to share nonfiction films in class with their students. 

APPLY TO THE 2025 TEACH THE TEACHERS PROGRAM

Who Can Apply?

• Open to current middle and high school educators in Durham Public Schools
• Must be available to attend the festival in person. Attendance for all four days is not required.

How to Apply

Complete the brief Google Form application to be considered.

Application Deadline: March 20
Notification Deadline: March 23

Questions? Contact Us:

Davis Harper, Teach the Teachers Coordinator
dhillharper@gmail.com

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
fullframeinfo@duke.edu
fullframefest.org

About Teach the Teachers

Teach the Teachers is open to any middle or high school instructor within the Durham Public School system. 

Since 2011, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has run the enormously successful free documentary literacy program Teach the Teachers, which allows a cohort of Durham educators to attend the festival free of charge.

For questions, please contact us at fullframeinfo@duke.edu