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The 11th Hour

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    DiCaprio headlines talky global warming docu.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Testimonials from eloquent, sincere, intelligent experts, advocating respect for the planet.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some shots of environmental devastation: floods, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes. These shots are general, with only a few faces visible, but they might upset younger viewers.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Mentions or brief images of Exxon Mobil, Mountain Dew.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The 11th Hour

Parents need to know that although this environmental documentary is very talky, tweens and teens may be interested thanks to producer/star Leonardo DiCaprio. The film addresses some complicated issues in language that may go over younger kids' heads. It also includes repeated, potentially upsetting images of environmental disasters and their aftermath, including floods (Katrina, Europe), wildfires, earthquakes, melting ice caps, endangered furry animals, and impoverished human populations.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the debate over global warming, and whether it results from human excesses or inevitable natural changes. Is the debate purely environmental, or are there political and social aspects, too? Does DiCaprio's involvement in the film make you more or less inclined to believe what it says? Why? What do you think of the film's proposal that we can all contribute to fighting global warming? What sorts of things can individuals do? Where could you go for more information on the topics the film brings up?

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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

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