Rabbit Hole Screenings' mission is to engage and inspire underserved
youth to find their voice through cinematic storytelling and
self-reflective filmmaking.Founded by in 2010, Rabbit Hole Screenings is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization dedicated to using film as an entryway for
underserved and at-risk youth into self-awareness and academic
engagement. Our vision is to offer young people the opportunity to view
great films, to help them use film as a lens to examine their lives, and
to empower them to share their ideas with others. For the last six
years Rabbit Hole has supported classrooms at Fairfax High School, L.A.
High, Hollywood High and Hillsides. Rabbit Hole Screenings
engages students in a broad and interdisciplinary curriculum that
supports critical thinking, improved communication skills and an
exploration of ethics, philosophy and personal growth. While designed
with underserved and at-risk youth in mind, the curriculum and pedagogic
approach is effective for all students. The Rabbit Hole model is based
on peer-reviewed research and acknowledged educational best practices,
and has been used effectively with AP English classes. Movies
naturally encourage us to identify emotionally with the protagonists, to
see the connection between cause and effect, and to build empathy and
understanding for unfamiliar people and cultures. Rabbit Hole harnesses
the power to read and critique a narrative and helps students to
transfer this ability to think critically about their own stories so
they can make positive choices in their lives.