Parents' Guide to

Impact with Gal Gadot

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Powerful, inspiring docuseries shows women helping others.

TV National Geographic Channel Reality TV 2021
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What's the Story?

Hosted by actres Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), this docuseries showcases women who are making a difference in their communities. For example, after Hurricane Maria caused Puerto Rico's water access crisis to get even worse, Ariana had a vision to help people get clean water safely. Growing up hearing things like "If you keep your mouth shut, the prettier you'll look," she was motivated to work against stereotypes. Camryn teaches figure skating to girls from her underserved community, and surfer Kelsey guides women who have experienced trauma (her own twin sister died of Covid-19) to find healing in the Pacific Ocean. Each episode ends with a dedication.

Is It Any Good?

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This inspiring docuseries beautifully highlights how meaningful it is to give back to your community, and the many unique ways it's possible to make an impact. Each story is visually beautiful in the classic National Geographic style, and while Gadot's only on screen for a moment as she introduces the segments, it's nice to see her putting her fame and energy into giving other strong women deserved attention. Listening and being listened to is a theme that runs through each of the segements; skating teacher Camryn in particular listens to one of her students, who learns to love her hair after feeling bad about it. While the segments are short, they are powerful. Some are very intense and pack a emotional punch into their brief running times, but that's also a testament to how much story and -- impact -- can fit into 12 minutes.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about making an impact. How do the women featured on the show make an impact on other people? Can you think of ways you want to make an impact in your community?

  • How do the women featured on Impact show compassion and empathy for others? Why do you think these are important character strengths?

  • One of the impact makers, Ariana, is only 19. Do you think kids have the power to make change in other people's lives? Think about other kids, like Greta Thunberg or Malala, who have used their voices for good despite being very young.

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