Movies and TvShows featuring "reading-lesson" theme.

Stanley Yelnats IV, a teenage boy, is falsely accused of stealing a pair of sneakers and is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center. At the camp, the inmates are forced to dig holes in the desert as a form of punishment. As Stanley adjusts to life at the camp, he uncovers a deeper mystery involving a family curse, a legendary treasure, and the true purpose behind the hole-digging. With the help of his newfound friends, Stanley sets out to solve the mystery and clear his name.

Goodnight, Mister Tom is a heartwarming drama set during World War II. The story follows a young boy named William Beech who is evacuated from London and sent to the countryside due to the war. He is placed under the care of an old man named Tom Oakley, who initially resents the responsibility but gradually develops a deep bond with the boy. Through their friendship, they both discover the power of love, healing, and resilience.

Set in 1950s Saigon, the film follows the story of a young girl named Mui, who works as a servant in a wealthy household. As she navigates her life in the city, she experiences love, loss, and the challenges of being a woman in a society marked by social and political turmoil. The film is a poetic exploration of the human experience, told through beautiful visuals and atmospheric storytelling.

Set in the 19th century, a biracial woman named Cecile fights against racial prejudice and social injustice in her pursuit of love and equality.

Off the Map is a period drama about a depressed man who befriends an 11-year-old girl. They form a bond and help each other navigate their own personal struggles. Set in the New Mexico desert, the film explores themes of love, devotion, and transformation.

37-year-old Michael Grothe is a German teacher at a secondary school in Berlin. Not an easy job. But Grothe loves his job, he is a committed teacher - too committed, because his private life is suffering as a result. His marriage has broken down, and his budding relationship with his colleague Lisa Kranz hardly stands a chance against the passion with which Grothe is a teacher. His class is the most important thing to him. The difficult Nico is particularly close to Grothe's heart. He doesn't want to give up on him and tries to encourage him. In doing so, he gets too involved with him and oversteps both Nico's and his own boundaries. He not only loses contact with the other pupils in his class, but also with his own life.

In Flesh (1932), a German immigrant and world wrestling champion finds himself manipulated by a scheming woman into a life of organized crime. As he navigates through a dangerous world of betrayal and revenge, he must confront his own guilt and seek vindication.

A montage of some home movies taken by Archie Stewart (1902-1998), an early enthusiast in taken 16 mm sound films of his family. We see his daughters, Mary and Anne, playing in the aftermath of a January, 1936, snowstorm. Next, indoors, the girls bring in a birthday cake and sing to Archie. He has Anne read to him from a children's book, and a year later, has her read aloud to show her progress. Anne and Mary dress up Pat the family dog in a dress and scarf and hold a tea party, chattering away. Archie's high-pitched voice provides narration on and off camera.