Hello. My name is Lenny Giardino. I have a popular blog known as Cerebral Cinema. Many times I would find something for kids and wish I had a better platform for unique learning experiences for kids. Finally, I created another blog for children and parents to enjoy.
An Eddie Murphy movie for kids other than Daddy Day Care! Yep, and this one has depth. Eddie Murphy starred in a little gem of a movie that came out in 2016 about a man with a past that helps a family through difficult times. The message in this movie and simple and powerful. I also think in today's fast paced world, we need to remind our children of life's simplest message, and that message is kindness. This movie drives the message home with subtle tones and themes. I almost found myself doubting the movie at times. I was thinking I was going to be disappointed.
The movie is PG-13 for some mature themes. However, I found it to be on the milder side of PG 13. I think children 12 and over are fine to watch it with an adult. As all movies recommended in Cerebral Cinema, the movie has many layers for discussion. For this reason, I highly recommend Mr. Church.
So you want to explain the dangers of a Trump Presidency to a 13 year old.....Hmmmm what to do? How about a cinematic experience from our past that warns us of such dangers of such a presidency? And a funny one at that!
1940-such a film was made. Charlie Chaplin made a brilliant movie titled, The Dictator that was a warning of facism and Hitler while using humor to get his point across. I love this movie. Quite funny and irreverent. Full of historical nuggets that bring history alive.
This was also a movie in which he warns us about the future of global politics. Whether it was his intent to reflect upon current events or predict events yet to happen is up to the viewer to decide.
While entertaining, it does have a speech that will surely surprise your kids. One that has been shown in high schools and colleges for generations to enjoy. No child should be left behind with this speech.
While made in the 1930s, you would have expected it to be the latest anti-trump meme on Facebook. Poignant and powerful, this movie will surely create conversations, which is why cerebral cinema for kids is so important.
If this copy does not work, look for O Grande Dictator. You should be able to watch the film in HD for Free on YouTube if you have a smart tv or hook up your laptop.
