Paper Clips

About This Movie

Paper Clips is one of those documentaries that pulls you in with its simplicity and heart. Set in a small, almost insular community in Tennessee, it chronicles the journey of middle schoolers taking on an ambitious project to understand the Holocaust through a tangible representation—paperclips, of all things. There's this raw, earnest quality to the kids' efforts, and you can feel the weight of their learning process. The pacing is gentle, reflective almost, allowing you to sit with the emotions as they unfold. The unexpected connection that forms between history and a small-town classroom is what sets this film apart; it’s all about the human experience, and how something small can lead to bigger conversations. A unique glimpse into innocence and the power of empathy.

Documentary on a small-town projectFocuses on empathy and educationUnique representation of history