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		In Theaters Now Best For Tweens (10-12) Rated PG-13
		Action Adventure \| Educational

		A squadron of African-American fighter pilots based in Italy are finally given the opportunity to prove themselves during an important World War II mission. This big-budget action film based on the Tuskegee Airmen is a well-deserved salute to the real-life heroes who had to deal with blatant racism from their own countrymen on top of the usual horrors of war. Because executive producer George Lucas knows better than almost anyone what audiences like, he’s made sure there are enough exciting scenes of P-51s literally flying circles around the enemy to keep even restless tweens invested in the story--despite the fact that they’re getting a history lesson in the process.


	This movie is intended for older children.


	This movie is intended for older children.

With a running time of two hours, the movie is too long for younger children--especially because of all the intense fighting scenes. Kids won't care about the love story between one of the pilots and a young Italian woman, and will find it bizarre that they can have a relationship without even speaking the same language. Older kids will be fascinated by the flying, and hopefully--having grown up with an African-American president--be appalled by the blatant racism.

Tweens will be shocked by the opening scene which features a 1925 Army War College study stating that African Americans are "subservient, mentally inferior and unfit for combat." They'll cheer on the pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group, and will find it inspiring that they are able to overcome all the obstacles in their way to become highly respected and decorated. They'll understand that, no matter what the circumstances, prejudice just doesn't fly.

--Lois Alter Mark, the Flicks for Kids Expert



			Movie Pluses
		Shows people should be judged by their actions, not their skin color Focuses on the importance of teamwork and a strong work ethic Proves that people can overcome their prejudices and that nothing is impossible

			Movie Minuses
		Racism, including the "n" word Profanity The violence of war, including many deaths and injuries Alcohol consumption