Title: Frozen

Date: 2013

Media type: Film

Format: Complete

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families

Keywords: family trauma, orphaned children, response to crisis, sibling relationships

Rating: PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Anna and Elsa are royal sisters that have suffered the loss of their parents.  At Elsa’s coronation to be queen, she accidentally reveals her secret power, turning things into ice.  As the people are filled with horror over her power, she flees the city and runs to the mountains.  Anna runs after her and meets a mountain man, playful reindeer, and a fun showman named Olaf.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: How did Elsa and Ana function without the guardianship of their parents. How did Elsa and Ana build a strong relationship even though they were separated through conflict at a young age?

Places to view: Itunes, Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play

Contributor: Krista Hamann