Bezos: The Beginning
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Bezos: The Beginning
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Bezos: The Beginning is a biodrama about the Amazon.com founder and launch of the e-commerce website during the 1990s. There's a reference to teen pregnancy, as well as images of bottles of alcohol and glasses of champagne and cocktails. Swear words include "a--hole" "damn," "d--k," "f--k," "f--king," "goddamn," "hell," "s--t," and "s--tty." The film features the positive message of staying determined to make a dream come true.
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What's the Story?
BEZOS: THE BEGINNING is a biodrama based on the book Zero to Hero by Tashena Ebanks. The film follows the business plan by Jeff Bezos (Armando Gutierrez) to open an online bookstore during the early years of internet retailers. Bezos and his wife Mackenzie (Alexandria K. Mitchell) decide to quit their jobs at a financial firm and seek investors, which include Jeff's dad Miguel (Emilio Esteban), to start their virtual venture.
Is It Any Good?
Director Khoa Le (Walt Before Mickey) offers an informative look at creator Bezos and his vision for the world's largest retail website. In Bezos: The Beginning, the Amazon.com founder credits his success to his parents and grandparents who "fostered my curiosity and encouraged me to dream big." Bezos had so many inventions in his room when he was a kid that the family's garage was turned into his workshop. "These hardworking, resourceful, and loving people," says the now-billionaire business owner, "made me who I am."
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the perseverance of Jeff Bezos in Bezos: The Beginning. How does he also demonstrate communication, courage, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Bezos follows his dream of becoming a business owner one day. What might be the possible rewards and risks involved in starting a company?
When Bezos was a kid, his grandfather told him that you always want to have great people in your life because it's the one way to stay happy. Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: January 24, 2023
- Cast: Armando Gutierrez, Alexandria K. Mitchell, Kevin Sorbo
- Director: Khoa Le
- Studio: Vision Films
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Activism, STEM, History
- Character Strengths: Communication, Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork
- Run time: 94 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: Language
- Last updated: January 27, 2023
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