This show is really really interesting. It tells about old World War II vets all the way to new and still flying aviators and actually features the real people who flew in those planes. Their stories have you hooked to find out what happens. My mom wasn't exactly a fan of military history... until she watched Dogfights. She always comments on the bravery of all the aviators and the stories always seem to be brought up at dinner. Yeah, the occasional "d***" or "h***" comes up, but you hardly ever notice it because you're so focused on the story. The computer animation is amazing as well. The creators made it so realistic all the way from the details of each plane to the reflections off the metal of the planes.
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Military docu looks at tactics, not consequences.
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for Ages 12 and Up
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About Dogfights
Parents need to know that this historical documentary series is all about conflict and war. Scenes of battles fought in the sky are re-created through computer graphics. The show also uses archival footage of soldiers involved in other missions (some of which involve using weapons and shooting guns), but dead bodies and wounds don't appear on screen. The show's perspective is almost entirely from an American/Western point of view, with limited time devoted to other groups' take on things.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's approach to its topic. Who's the target audience? Who do you think would be most interested in watching these re-created battles? Does it matter that the subjects aren't approached from multiple/differing points of view? Who else would you be interested in hearing from? Families can also discuss the fact that the show makes little mention of death. Does that make it easier for viewers to focus on technology rather than politics?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
The computer animation is AMAZING!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Must See! Heroes defending our freedom!
I know this show uses computer graphics and does not show dead bodies and blood everywhere when a plane is shot down. That is not the point of the show! These pilots did amazing things and performed bravely in defense of our country. I think it is important that our young people realize that these men were proud of what they did. It is not the role of this show to show the heroic pilots on the enemy side. The enemy that some are so concerned about showing had no problem at all killing our pilots. There is nothing wrong with being proud of how you performed in a life or death combat situation for your country.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
I lost 60000000000000000000000000000000000000 brain cells watching this
dont wathch this show!
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome show
Me, being into avation, and i know a lot more than the average 12 year old, love this show. So what, planes blow up! It is very cool, and i can't wait for teh 2nd season.
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