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Expedition Africa: Stanley and Livingstone

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Pasquale Scaturro, Mireya Mayor, Benedict Allen, Where to watch: History, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Adventurers follow in history's footsteps in exciting show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series celebrates the adventurous human spirit and people’s ability to conquer extreme elements and overcome challenges. The explorers’ commitment to teamwork is challenged again and again, and egos often clash in tense situations, but they usually talk their way through the tough times and remain focused on their collective goal. Only one team member is a woman, and she admits to feeling disrespected by other explorers because of her gender.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Plenty of tense exchanges and heated disagreements -- a la most reality TV.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Sporadic instances of “f--k” and “s--t” are edited out.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Expedition Africa: Stanley and Livingstone

Parents need to know that this compelling nature/adventure reality series includes plenty of tense exchanges and disagreements. As tempers flare, so does the strong language ("s--t" and "f--k," for example), but it's mostly edited and sporadic. The series shows great respect for both the natural splendor and inherent dangers of Africa and celebrates the adventurous spirit of explorers past and present.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why shows about survival are so popular. Do you think most people would enjoy finding themselves in similar circumstances, or is it just vicarious living? What special skills do the explorers in this show have that keep them safe in the wild?  Why is it important to have people with different specialties (wildlife, survival, navigation) on an expedition like this? How do they work as a team for a common goal? What skils could you contribute to a team like this?
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