A Screening Program for NYC Schools

An exciting STEM opportunity for NYC students!

Students will enjoy a movie about the human body and meet a scientist from the New York Academy of Sciences.

SEE THE FILM IN AN IMAX THEATER & MEET A SCIENTIST

Students in New York City are invited to attend a free screening of the new IMAX documentary Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels as part of an initiative to get kids excited about a career in STEM. The 40-minute documentary, narrated by actor Matthew McConaughey, leads viewers on a tour of the human body and the exciting innovations in medical science and technology that are allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. After the screening, students will have the opportunity to engage with a scientist from the New York Academy of Sciences who will share their personal career journey and lead an inspiring discussion about opportunities in STEM. The film is aligned with NYSSLS standards and is for students in grades 3 through 12.

SCREENING LOCATIONS & DATES

Seventeen screenings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island will take place in February through May 2025. Screening dates and locations are available in the registration link below. In Queens, the screening program will be administered by the New York Hall of Science. Contact NYSCI for more information about booking a field trip.

SEE THE FILM AT YOUR SCHOOL

For schools unable to attend a screening at a theater, you can request a screening link to watch the film at your school. Please sign up here for more information.

FREE HANDS-ON STEM ACTIVITIES

The film comes with a free Educator Guide with hands-on activities aligned with NYSSLS standards. These activities are available for teachers to conduct in the classroom before or after the film and are a good way to reinforce STEM learning.

HOW TO REGISTER

Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island may register to attend a screening by clicking on the registration link. Space is limited and sign-ups are first come, first served.

Teachers can download this flyer to send to parents with information about the screening events.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Students in grades 3 to 12 who attend school in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island. Schools in Queen may schedule a field trip to see the film at the New York Hall of Science. 

There are two ways for schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island to participate.

  • Screenings in IMAX 3D and other movie theaters – 17 free screenings will take place across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island targeting 4,000 to 5,000 students in these boroughs. Space is limited and sign-ups will be first come, first served. Register here.
  • Screenings in school auditoriums and classrooms – Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island may screen the film in their classrooms instead of a movie theater if they prefer. Teachers may sign up to receive information about obtaining a streaming link here.
The film will be available to schools in Queens through the New York Hall of Science in early 2025.  Teachers in Queens can contact NYSCI for more information about booking a field trip to the film.
Schools are responsible for providing bus or subway transportation for students to and from each theater.
After each theater screening, students will engage in a discussion with a scientist from the New York Academy of Sciences who will share their personal journey into science and demonstrate the exciting opportunities and real-world applications of scientific research.
A free Educator Guide with lesson plans aligned with NYSSLS standards is available for teachers who want to extend the learning from the film inside the classroom. Teachers can do an activity before or after seeing the film. Lesson plans are available here.
Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island can sign up to receive more information about screening the film at their school instead of attending a movie theater.

This program is brought to you by the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation in partnership with the New York Academy of Sciences and made possible by the generous support of Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.

About MacGillivray Freeman Films and MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation

MacGillivray Freeman Films is a producer and distributor of educational IMAX documentaries that seek to inspire families and students with greater knowledge and appreciation for science, human ingenuity, and the world’s natural wonders.

The MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation, a 510c3, supports the production of large-format films as well as outreach programs and learning tools for museums, educators and students with the aim to deepen the public’s interest in STEM and our natural world.