| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | B |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
| Run Time: | 152 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 15 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.
The Puerto Ricans quip, “Life is alright in America, if you’re all white in America.” Why do you think they feel this way? Can anything be done to change racial prejudice?
In the lyrics of a song, Maria defends her feelings for Tony by claiming, “When love comes so strong, there is no right or wrong.” Do you agree that logic cannot govern the affairs of the heart? Some of the gang members use a similar argument to justify their hate. What price did they pay for this excuse?
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About the Reviewer: Donna Gustafson
Donna Gustafson has been involved with her husband Rod's work since the
beginning. Handling many of the behind-the-scenes tasks, she also creates
preview pages for up-coming movies, acts as managing editor and occasionally writes reviews.
