| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
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| Video Release: | 15 May 2006 |
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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.
Do good intentions and compassion for others ever justify unscrupulous acts? Are there other options Steve can find to solve his money dilemma?
Is there a difference between forgiving and excusing a person’s behavior? What consequences result from Steve’s actions?
Leonard Flowers, who stars as Jimmy Washington, is a 16-year Special Olympics veteran. He competes in track and tennis, and has won numerous medals. To learn more about other athletes and the events involved in the Special Olympics, visit the official site at http://www.specialolympics.org.
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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.
