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Movie reviews for documentary, editors' picks

17 results
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    Project Nim

    This engrossing, moving documentary can get intense, but it's sure to get teens thinking.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Koran by Heart

    This moving documentary about Muslim kids challenges stereotypes and tugs at the heartstrings.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Make Believe

    The true story of teen magicians who sacrifice everything for their dreams is fascinating and inspiring.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    What's on Your Plate?

    Engaging documentary teaches food lessons and inspires kids to follow their curiosity.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Babies

    By filming the first years in four babies' lives around the world, this film reveals much about different cultures.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Ten9Eight

    In this inspiring documentary, inner city entrepreneurs overcome obstacles to participate in a business competition.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Pressure Cooker

    Teens work hard and achieve culinary greatness under the wing of a tough and inspiring teacher.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

    A thought-provoking look at the impact of technology on the constantly connected culture our kids are growing up in.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Good Hair

    Now on DVD, Chris Rock’s hilarious film explores the love-hate relationship African-American women have with their hair.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Prom Night in Mississippi

    This film documents a small town’s first integrated prom -- in 2008 -- addressing lingering racism and hope for change.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Chops

    This fantastic documentary about teen jazz musicians will be inspiring to musicians and non-musicians alike.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Earth

    Stunning visuals capture a year in the lives of animals from around the world, offering insight into the circle of life.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    American Teen

    2008 Sundance documentary winner follows five small-town, high school seniors, from jocks to misfits to mean girls.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Walking with Dinosaurs

    With state-of-the-art digital technology, the story of the dinosaurs unfolds like a documentary.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    March of the Penguins

    Why did the penguin cross the road -- or walk 70 miles across the tundra? This gripping documentary has all the answers.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Hoop Dreams

    More than a documentary about basketball hopefuls, this film explores issues of race and class in America.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Spellbound

    This moving documentary trails the gawky, brilliant competitors of the '99 National Spelling Bee.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2004)