The discussion guide for John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls is designed as a tool for social studies educators to incorporate excperpts of the film, which provide a rich a telling of McCain's causes and alliances, into the study of government, politics, the conflict in Vietnam, and much more. The guide contains background information on McCain’s formative years in the military, his time as a POW, and his actions and legacy as a US Senator. There are activites and discussion questions to support the study of a man dedicated to ideas, rather than party.

26 full-length interviews completed in the production of John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls can be watched in the Interview Archive. McCain's family, political allies and adversaries, journalists, and colleagues each provide a unique perspective on his life and legacy.