| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | B |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 104 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 07 Apr 2009 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
In what ways do Father Flynn and Sister Aloysius differ in their dealings with the students in the school? How do they feel about each other’s approach?
Is there a balance between faith in the unseen and reliance on fact? Can evidence be misconstrued or biased? Are there times when individuals need to rely on intuition or a “gut-feeling” when dealing with others?
Does Hollywood’s depiction of religious leaders influence the way you perceive these men and women of faith?
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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.
