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Waiting for Superman
MPAA Rating
PG
for some thematic material, mild language and incidental smoking
Genre
Documentary
Director
Davis Guggenheim
Starring
Geoffrey Canada, Michelle Rhee
Studio
Paramount Vantage
Release Date/In Theaters
9/24/2010
Movie Summary
An important documentary film for parents about how the American public education system is failing our children. At one time, American schools were preceived as the best in the world, now many countries surpass us. The film explores the value of charter and education reform and options for change. An eye opening and chilling documentary.
Movie Review for Parents
-by Ginger
This movie is a documentary. It is a political statement that supports the maker’s views on the American educational system. It has some important social value and attacks the problems with the educational system. It follows the lives of several kids through their educational experience. It is more like a case study than a movie. It makes its point using facts and figures, attempting to convince the audience to support the cause. If your kids like sitting in a lecture hall, it would be for them.
The MPAA rated the move as a PG for themes, mild language, and smoking. Ok, technically yes, this is the case, but this movie was not targeted towards children. This was one for Mom and Dad. It would be OK for small children to watch, but keep in mind that it is a documentary and strives to make its case through a very academic presentation of facts and figures. I have no strong opinions about children of any age seeing this movie. It would be OK for children, but every parent will have to decide for themselves whether they want to go with their children to see it. I would not say that there is anything wrong with it, just that parents need to be forewarned that this is a documentary on the intellectual side.
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