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If you're looking for some great media suggestions for your kids--look no further than our Top Picks! We have a variety of lists in all of our media categories with some wonderful suggestions for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for great fantasy books for your 8-14 year old or some classic holiday movies, you're sure to find something that your kids will enjoy.

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Best Documentary Films

Bowling for Columbine

Must-see gun violence documentary. Only for high schoolers.

pause 17+
4 stars

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Spike Lee's masterful and disturbing Katrina docu.

on 16+
5 stars

Shut Up & Sing

Chicks chirp about free speech in passionate docu.

on 14+
5 stars

Hoop Dreams

Stunning documentary, great family viewing with older kids.

pause 14+
5 stars

Thin

Gripping anorexia docu; watch with your kids.

pause 14+
5 stars

Super Size Me

Fascinating documentary on American fast food culture.

pause 13+
4 stars

Lost Boys of Sudan

Enlightening documentary for adults and teens.

on 13+
5 stars

The World According to Sesame Street

Serious adult docu about Muppets in the 3rd world.

on 13+
4 stars

An Inconvenient Truth

Moving, earnest documentary on global warming.

on 10+
3 stars

Spellbound

Every family should see this m-a-r-v-e-l-o-u-s movie.

on 10+
5 stars

Mad Hot Ballroom

Enjoyable documentary for the whole family.

on 8+
5 stars

March of the Penguins

Fascinating documentary charts yearly penguin march.

on 6+
5 stars

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