| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | C+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
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| Video Release: | 17 Sep 2007 |
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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.
When Jack Lengyel needs help with a new play, he approaches the coach of a rival team for pointers. What does he gain from being willing to ask for something? In what ways does the opposing team show support for the Marshall squad?
Grief is messy. How does each of the characters deal with their own personal heartache? What emotions does each person have to work through? Why does it take different amounts of time for everyone?
Coach Lengyel asks his team to play until the final whistle blows. What does he mean? Why is perseverance an important part of achievement? Is scoring the most points in a game the only way to measure success?
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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.
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