Wow this movie is amazing. At first i thought i wouldn't like it but at the end it had a really good message about self discovery. I had my daughter (9), niece (10), and nephew(11) watch it, and they were all captivated in it. They were upset when i just had to pause the movie for a few minute.
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Brother Future
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
A moving story of slavery and freedom.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Brother Future
Parents need to know that the evocative music, authentic setting, and solid acting enhance this original, thought-provoking story about slavery. Part of the impressive WonderWorks series, Brother Future brings the harsh truths of slavery to life. The teenager T.J. learns to appreciate his freedom. In spite of the "No sex-drugs-violence" emblem on the WonderWorks packaging, this drama includes two slave whippings, along with brief glimpses of blood. But these scenes are integral to the story and handled with sensitivity. Families should be prepared to deal with children's feelings about seeing such violence. This film is too sophisticated for all but the oldest grade-school kids, but it's likely to strike a chord with older kids and preteens. This is thoughtful material for adults and youngsters to share.
Read our full review by S. K. List
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the violence and ruthlessness of slavery depicted in this film. How is it the same as or different from the world of today? What would you have done if you had been born into such a system?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Perfect movie for children 9+
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Not Believable Tale of a Cult Leader
We thought this would be a decent movie. It's not even worth the $1 we paid at the library to buy it. It was still sealed, and we wondered why someone would donate a brand new DVD. Denmark Vesey is portrayed as a Christian hero who wanted to help his fellow slave by planning a rebellion. He quoted the Bible to rally slaves to fight for his cause and their freedom. Though the movie doesn't spell it out, the rebellion would involve murder. The PBS site says that he enlisted an African man who practiced rituals and traditions bordering on occultism. How's that for family movie fare? VIOLENCE: There are two brutal beatings where slaves are whipped. Blood is not shown, but there are shots of the backs of the slaves. ALCOHOL: A slavemaster drinks from his jug in several scenes and is drunk. Alcohol is shown being served at a formal party. MESSAGE/ROLE MODELS: Covered this in the opening paragraphs.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
I remember watching this movie in elementary school, and it impacted me in a huge way. I still think about it now that I'm in college. It made me cry when I watched it in school, and/but I've yet to gain the courage to watch it again.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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| 33% | of parents say it's educational |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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