Title: Mary Poppins
Date: 1964
Media type: Film
Rating: G – General Audiences
Audience(s): Children Under 12
Language: English
Film/Episode Summary: A magical nanny helps bring the two children she’s in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. (IMDB, imdb.com/title/tt0058331)
Places to view: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Itunes
Contributor: Anonymous
Title: Matilda
Date: 1996
Media type: Film
Rating: PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Couples, Families
Language: English
Film/Episode Summary: Matilda, a genius, is born into a family who has no aspirations – except for watching television and getting rich illegally. They ignore and berate Matilda because she is different. Matilda’s school teacher takes her under her wing and becomes the loving mother she never had.
Comments or Recommendations for Teaching:There are various scenes of Matilda interacting with her parents. These clips are not only entertaining but can be used to analyze parenting styles, communication, power, etc.
Places to view: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Itunes
Contributor: Ann Eberhard
Title: Brave
Date: 2012
Media type: Film
Rating: PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
Audience(s): Children under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents, Families
Language: English
Film/Episode Summary: Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (IMDB, imdb.com/title/tt127209/)
Places to view: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Itunes
Contributor: Anonymous
