Schoolhouse Rock! The Election Collection
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Groovy '70s/'80s TV shorts sing history lessons.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Schoolhouse Rock! The Election Collection was written by Joly Herman
Parents need to know that this series of animated songs are reliquaries of a more innocent time. Many parents (especially the Gen X'ers) will remember these songs fondly, for they take patriotic themes celebrated during the bicentennial year and put a groovy spin on them. Contemporary kids can appreciate the colorful animation, the catchy songs, and they might learn something about the Electoral College in the meantime. This collection also includes a vote tracking sheet with stickers.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what is important to them in an election year. What issues hit home? Why do people disagree? Is being an American something to celebrate? Why? How can our votes change the face of history? Do the songs in Schoolhouse Rock make sense now, 30 years later? Or do they seem dated? Why or why not?
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That said, the enthusiasm and skill with which these shorts are executed make patriotism feel like a good thing. If kids learn all of the words to these songs, all the better: we could use some smart, enthusiastic politicos to remind us of why it's groovy to be American.
Movie Details
Run time: 47 minutes
Theatrical release: 9/20/2008, DVD release: 9/22/2008
MPAA Rating: G

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