Bird is the word
Josie's Last Name . . .
ALIBRANDI
Josie lives with her mother and grandmother.
FALSE. She lives only with her mother; her grandmother lives nearby.
How old is Josie in the movie?
17 years old.
What stereotype is often made about Josie's Italian family?
That they are loud, emotional, and controlling.
If Josie had to choose a job after high school today, what might she want to be?
A lawyer or writer.
The feeling of being accepted and part of a group or place.
BELONGING
Josie gets into a physical fight at school.
TRUE. She slaps Carly Bishop during an arguement.
In what part of Australia does Josie live?
Glebe, an inner-western suburb in Sydney.
How is Jacob different from the stereotype of working-class boy?
He is thoughtful, emotionally honest and challenges Josie to think differently.
If Jacob Coote were around today, which app would he probably use the most - TikTok, LinkedIn or Spotify?
Spotify. He's laid-back, into music and driving, not into social climbing or trends.
A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
IMMIGRANT
Josie Meets her Father, Michael Andretti, for the first time during the events of the film.
TRUE.
Which cultural background does Josie Alibrandi belong to?
Italian-Australian
What stereotype does Josie believe about rich kids at her school?
That they are all snobby and carefree.
If Jacob played sport in 2025, what would it most likely be?
Motorbike racing or footy (rugby/league)
The characteristics, values and experiences that make a person who they are.
IDENTITY
Josies refuses to have anything to do with her father throughout the film.
FALSE. She eventually builds a relationship with him.
Which religious denomination is the school Josie attends?
Josie is a scholarship student (also vice-captain) at the prestigious Catholic girls school St Martha's.
How does Nonna's past used to challenge the idea of a perfect, traditional Italian woman?
It's revealed she had a secret affair and wasn't as obedient as she appeared.
If Josie wore makeup to school, what would her look be?
Natural with bold eyeliner - simple but confident.
An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without thought or knowledge.
PREDJUDICE
By the end of the movie, Josie feels ashamed of her Italian heritage.
FALSE. She embraces her cultural identity and is proud of who she is.
How do Josie's schoolmates and Teachers perceive her based on her ethnicity and social class?
Many view her through stereotypes, as "ethnic" or lower-class, despite her intelligence and drive.
Does the film support or challenge ethnic and class-based stereotypes?
It challenges them by giving complex human stories to characters across diffeernt backgrounds.
If Josie had Instagram, what kind of posts would she most likely share?
Selfies with friends, school struggles, cultural pride posts, or maybe poetry and rants about injustice.