| Overall: | A |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B+ |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
| Run Time: | 130 |
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| Video Release: | 01 Nov 2011 |
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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.
This movie portrays some wonderful examples of loving families. What can we learn from George about being a son and a brother? What can we learn from Mary’s support of her husband and children? Where does George find his greatest happiness? What made George’s life so wonderful?
Capra has been criticized for not meting out justice upon Potter. What kind of consequences do you think he may face? How does Capra’s lack of including revenge differ from many movies made today?
After watching this movie, you may feel inspired to examine your life for those seemingly insignificant moments that have had an impact on you, and to reflect on how you treat others. The Christmas season may be the perfect time to take a moment to thank those individuals who have influenced your life, or resolve to have a more positive effect on those around you.
To learn more about the director of this movie, check out his biography: Frank Capra - The Name Above the Title.
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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.
