First

Strong mix of genders, ethnicities, and nationalities. Pioneering athletes from underrepresented backgrounds and disciplines are seen. Disabled athletes also feature in archive footage.

Archive footage of rocket fire and damage done to cities by warfare. Some discussion of peril as a result of natural disasters. Footage of controlled sporting violence, such as boxing. Brief mention of child abuse. Pistols fired as part of shooting events.

Shirtless athletes shown competing in events such as swimming and diving.

Brief glimpse of the word "f--k" seen in graffiti. "God" used as an exclamation.

Parents need to know that First is a documentary that follows a number of international competitors taking part in the London 2012 Olympic Games. It features a variety of athletes from different countries and disciplines. Nearly all of them have overcome some sort of hardship, from growing up in poverty or countries harmed by war to suffering bullying and child abuse. The athletes' resilience and positive mindset give the movie its positive messages, as they keep both success and failure in a healthy perspective. It also presents people from different cultures and creeds as equal, showing them all to be young positive role models. Other positive role models include the mentors, coaches, and loved ones who work with the athletes to help them on their way. Female athletes are shown competing in events that were historically closed off to them, such as boxing and judo, while relatively new Olympic sports such as BMX are championed. While paralympic athletes do not feature as prominently as the Olympians, there is some footage, and they are shown as part of the same community. There is no swearing as such, although the word "f--k" is briefly seen in some graffiti.

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