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Movie reviews for ages 9 & 14, history

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    Makers: Women Who Make America

    Inspiring survey of women's movement; some sensitive topics.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Bible

    Biblical reenactments are theatrical and very violent.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Love and Honor

    Inauthentic Vietnam-era romance feels like a TV movie.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Emperor

    MacArthur meets Hirohito in interesting historical drama.
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    SEAL Team Six

    Controversial docudrama is both violent and political.
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Too Big to Fail

    Complex account of 2008 economic collapse; lots of language.
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

    Drama about child's 9/11 loss stirs up sadness.
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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.
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Days of Heaven

    Unforgettable 1978 love triangle drama includes violence.
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
    Intriguing 1899 family mystery marred by stereotypes.
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Missing

    Graphic portrayal of dictatorship's abuses is unforgettable.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
    Action-packed treasure hunt is age-appropriate but so-so.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    In the Shadow of the Moon
    Lofty recap of the Apollo moon program.
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Ten Commandments

    Stirring, even if it's as much showbiz as Bible.
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Coal Miner's Daughter

    Loretta Lynn's tough but heartwarming biopic.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    National Treasure

    Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    I Am David
    Beautiful, gentle adaptation of classic novel.
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    The Journey of Natty Gann
    Compelling adventure too violent for some kids.
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Newsies

    Kids go on strike in gritty, historical musical.
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Thirteen Days

    Superb film about Cuban missile crisis, best for older kids.
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Winslow Boy
    Dialogue-heavy period drama too slow for most tweens.
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Anne Frank Remembered

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