Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
-Mother Teresa
If you are in the mood to ease off and watch some good movies this summer, here are some movies that Bonnie and I have found not only engaging, but also touching on child and family issues....
- The Girl in the Cafe �" fun, bumbling romance with a political finale.
- Wondrous Oblivion �" a sports story that's really about multiracial families learning to get along
- The Italian �" orphaned Russian boy in search of his mother
- Paper Clips �" how a school can energize kids and mobilize a community
- Children of Heaven �" an Iranian boy loses his sister's shoes
- Tsotsi �" South African baby touches even the hardest of hearts
What are your favorites? You have two ways to share your picks. You can click on "Comment on this article" below and then tell us about your favorites. And, you can go to the
Exchange Insta Poll and vote for your five favorite movies about children and families.
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Thanks for the great suggestions! I will enjoy watching them and using them in my classes. Here are some of my favorite movies about children and families not posted on your survey: Cinema Paradiso; Secondhand Lions; Whalerider; In America; Mind the Gap; and Mad, Hot Ballroom.
Thanks for the terrific information and support you provide!
Houston, Texas, United States
I saw "The Italian". It is a tender, bittersweet story. Makes you grateful that your children aren't going through these trails. I will try to get these through my rentals.
Thanks for the list.
Tucson, AZ, United States
We have watched both Tsotsi and Children of Heaven and were "bowled over" by both films. I HIGHLY recommend those two, and based on the inclusion of those films on your reading list, am eager to view the others as well.
Thanks for sharing!
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