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By Sabrina McFarland
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Inspired Israeli leader's rise through the ranks; violence.
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Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres
What's the Story?
In NEVER STOP DREAMING: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHIMON PERES, a kid grows up in a small Jewish village and one day becomes a global leader who is someone others seek council from. Peres arrives on the world's center stage as a founder of Israel, becomes the country's ninth president and a three-time prime minister, and is a recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize. Throughout his journey, the married father of three children not only manages to build a new nation's military force, but later engages in methods to maintain a world of peace for younger and future generations.
Is It Any Good?
This well-written and well-researched production by director Richard Trank, narrated by Oscar winner George Clooney (Syriana), is historic cinema at its finest. Although the film covers a lot, Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres is worth the watch of each and every frame of revealing firsthand interviews and archival footage and photos.
In one interview, Peres declares that he was "an exceptionally large baby. I was a sensation, if you want." U.S. President Bill Clinton shares comments on Peres' later years stating that "people were always amazed that no matter how old he got, first, he looked good, and he stayed young in mind. Made him young at heart. That's how he kept going." And with the future always present for Peres, he stayed on-message by telling "young people, that each of you, every girl and every boy, are richer, and deeper, and better than you think. Look in yourself. Keep your curiosity." Truly inspirational thoughts for kids and teens to consider in their own lives from a world-class dreamer!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the perseverance of Shimon Peres in Never Stop Dreaming: The Life and Legacy of Shimon Peres. How does he also demonstrate courage, curiosity, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Describe the type of communication Peres shares as a world leader with other government officials. Would you ever consider a public service role? Why, or why not?
Why was family and faith so important to Peres throughout his life? Are they important to you? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 13, 2022
- Cast : Shimon Peres , Barack Obama , George Clooney
- Director : Richard Trank
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , History
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Curiosity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 129 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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