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By Sabrina McFarland
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Uplifting docu sets out to define gratefulness; violence.
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Gratitude Revealed
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
GRATITUDE REVEALED is a documentary that features firsthand interviews with celebrities, experts, and everyday kids and adults who share their beliefs about gratitude and other topics related to thankfulness.
Is It Any Good?
For older kids and teens, this feel-good film is an inspiring teaching tool about the gift of gratitude. "Scientific experiments have actually shown that people who cultivate gratitude do actually become happier," says author and researcher Rupert Sheldrake in Gratitude Revealed. A similar sentiment is shared by kid Billie Riess, who adds that "it feels better to do a generous act than to receive a generous act. It means a lot to me when I see someone smile or say thank you because you know that you've accomplished something good. And there's such a thing as karma, and karma comes back to you."
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the communication of the cast in Gratitude Revealed. How do they also demonstrate compassion, courage, and curiosity? Why are these important character strengths?
Director Louie Schwartzberg expresses an appreciation for his parents who are also Holocaust survivors. How do you show gratitude for your family?
Sociologist Christine Carter says technology helps people become numb about how they're really feeling. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Movie Details
- In theaters : September 16, 2022
- On DVD or streaming : November 1, 2022
- Cast : Christine Carter , Brian Grazer , Norman Lear
- Director : Louie Schwartzberg
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Area 23a
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Curiosity , Gratitude
- Run time : 82 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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