| Overall: | A |
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| Violence: | A |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
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| Video Release: | 18 Jun 2007 |
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The lives and romantic inclinations of other British children’s authors are explored in the films Shadowlands (about C.S. Lewis who wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as well as other adventures in Narnia) and Finding Neverland (about J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan).
Home Video Extra Features
DVD Release Date: 19 June 2007
The secret life of Miss Potter is reveled with this DVD release that features The Life and Times of Beatrix Potter, a short documentary following the author/illustrator’s from early childhood doodling to elderly conservationist. Fans interested in the movie’s creation can also explore The Making of a Real Life Fairy Tale and a commentary with Director Chris Noonan. A music video of When You Taught Me How To Dance (performed by Katie Melua) is also included. Audio tracks are available in English 5.1 and French 5.1, with subtitles in English and Spanish.
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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.
