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Movie reviews for documentary, fairy tales & history

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    We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

    Documentary tackles complex issues of truth and safety.
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    15
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Makers: Women Who Make America

    Inspiring survey of women's movement; some sensitive topics.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Mankind: The Story of All of Us

    Human species series is informative, dramatic, violent.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Dust Bowl

    Powerful, disturbing tour through environmental devastation.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Marley

    Comprehensive docu on iconic reggae musician.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Cave of Forgotten Dreams

    Docu about ancient cave art is tame but aimed at adults.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    A Ripple of Hope

    Unforgettable docu about RFK speech post-MLK assassination.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    In the Shadow of the Moon
    Lofty recap of the Apollo moon program.
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    9
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Harlan County, USA

    Riveting 1976 docu about striking miners has some violence.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Paper Clips
    Docu is the best introduction to the Holocaust for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Hearts and Minds

    Provocative Vietnam War docu with violence, racial slurs.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Nanook of the North

    Excellent early documentary has some hunting violence.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Anne Frank Remembered

    Powerful look at the Holocaust through teen eyes.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 1997)