I saw this in 6th grade in Social Studies, so I didn't really see every single second of it, but from the jist I got I thought it was a good movie about the hard-hitting, farmer's view of the Depression. I even got the book. The acting was great, and I loved the scenes where they're in the loaded car!
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The Grapes of Wrath
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Classic film of classic John Steinbeck novel.
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Parents need to know that there's a little fighting and shooting in this classic film.
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