| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C- |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
| Run Time: | 121 |
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| Video Release: | 12 Apr 2005 |
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Gandhi is another movie based on a true story, that brings to light the influence one person can have during times of great trial. Life Is Beautiful tells the tale of a father who protects his son from the harsh realities of life in a concentration camp.
Home Video Extra Features
The DVD release of Hotel Rwanda brings greater understanding to the crisis and the harrowing true story upon which the movie is based by including two documentaries: “A Message for Peace: Making Hotel Rwanda” and “Return to Rwanda.” Director Terry George and the real-life subject of the film, Paul Rusesabagina, provide commentary to the movie, with actor Don Cheadle and musician Wyclef Jean adding annotations to selected scenes. Audio tracks are available in English (Dolby Digital 5.1) and French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), with English, Spanish and French subtitles.
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About the Reviewer: Rod Gustafson
Rod Gustafson has worked in various media industries since 1977. He founded Parent Previews in 1993, and today continues to write and broadcast the reviews in newspapers, on radio and (of course) on the Internet. He currently serves as the President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness, a provincial non-profit society. He also authors a regular column for The Parent's Television Council in Los Angeles. He and his wife Donna have four children.
