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Do great character strengths shine through in One Night in Miami?

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"Oh my goodness."

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"Why am I so pretty?"

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Most definitely.

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Set in 1964, this powerful play-based drama
imagines a conversation among four iconic

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Black leaders as they discuss their roles in the civil rights movement.

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"Everything's not so black and white like you make it out to be."

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The main red flag in this story is the language.

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That means F-bombs, S-words, and racist slurs, including the "N" word.

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There's also a bit of violence in the form
of boxing matches, threats, and a scary house fire.

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Overall, though, this is a thought-provoking
film with messages about empathy and male friendship.

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It also humanizes legendary figures like Malcolm
X and Cassius Clay, showing them as individuals

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trying their best to help their communities.

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"The goal is for us to really be free."

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Common Sense says One Night in Miami is OK
for teens 15 and up, and we've named it a Common Sense Selection.

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For top picks and advice to fit your family,
visit us at commonsensemedia.org.