| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
| Run Time: | 90 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 05 Apr 2005 |
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David isn’t the only boy to have his life disrupted by conflict. When a Jewish couple and their son are taken to a concentration camp, the father convinces his young child that they have been chosen for an elaborate game and helps him believe that Life Is Beautiful, despite their situation. Three Australian Aboriginal girls are taken and placed under government care. Determined to get back home, they undertake an incredible and perilous journey in Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Home Video Extra Features
If this limited release film didn’t come to a theater near you, be sure to look for it in on the shelves of your local video/DVD rental shop. The featurette “Discovering David,” commentary by director Paul Feig and deleted scenes are part of the DVD package. The audio tracks are available in English (Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0), with Spanish subtitles.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
