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Movie reviews for great boy role models

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    G-Dog

    Inspiring docu about gang intervention program in LA.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Home Run

    Athlete learns what's important in alcoholism drama.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    The Revolutionary Optimists

    Indian slum kids stand up for themselves in poignant docu.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Chasing Mavericks

    Trite but inspiring teen surf story has some sad moments.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Ruby's Studio: The Friendship Show

    This insightful tool for building empathy and helping kids understand friendship will appeal to kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Action-packed series reboot has lots to offer Spidey fans.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Crooked Arrows

    Inspiring sports drama about Native Americans, lacrosse.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Brooklyn Castle

    Kids discover life on and off chess board in moving docu.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky

    Delightful lessons and swashbuckling fun for preschoolers.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dear Dracula

    Sweet, funny story of friendship is a treat for the family.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Touchback

    Former jock gets second chance in uplifting sports drama.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Rags

    Sweet modern fairytale shows off singing talents of stars.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Home Run Showdown

    Mostly family-friendly sports flick dabbles in stereotypes.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Let It Shine

    Rousing rap-style musical has family-friendly themes.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jiro Dreams of Sushi

    Subtitled docu about sushi chef inspires and enlightens.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Red Tails

    Wartime drama mixes aerial combat, worthy messages, cliches.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Joyful Noise

    Uplifting but cliched film has great songs, bland story.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    War Horse

    Spielberg's sweeping horse drama is beautiful but intense.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Being Elmo

    Inspiring docu about the man behind the Muppet superstar.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Musical Chairs

    Injured dancer learns new moves in inspiring, trite tale.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show

    Intuitive movie helps kids learn to express their emotions.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

    Sweet tween film packs big meaning into cliched package.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dr. Seuss: The Lorax

    This 1970's animated TV special stands the test of time as a kid-friendly parable about the importance of protecting the environment.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Thunder Soul

    Uplifting docu spotlights legendary high school jazz band.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2012)