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One Night in Miami
 
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One Night in Miami

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Powerful play-based drama focuses on iconic Black leaders. Full expert review
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Charming
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Charming

Common Sense says
age 7+
Animated fairy tale with a twist has some scary scenes. Full expert review
Soul
 
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Soul

Common Sense says
age 8+
Amazing animation, serious themes in existential dramedy. Full expert review
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We Can Be Heroes
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We Can Be Heroes

Common Sense says
age 8+
Rodriguez' superhero-kid adventure has action, humor. Full expert review
WandaVision
TV

WandaVision

Common Sense says
age 11+
Scary, surreal visuals in quirky superhero mystery show. Full expert review
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