Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

Heads up

• A main character is abducted, put in chains, and held captive.
• An intense and frightening scene involves a fight with a large bear.
• The discovery that an entire village has been wiped out by plague is depicted and is very sad.
• Characters are shown in peril, and there are fistfights and some weapon use.

What it models well

• Resilience and determination in the face of incredible hardship.
• The power of forgiveness and finding common ground between cultures.
• Celebrating one's own culture, freedom, and home.
• Kindness can be found in unexpected places.

Talk about it after

• How did Squanto show courage even when he was afraid or in a strange land?
• Why do you think Squanto chose to help the Pilgrims after being treated so badly by other Englishmen?
• Discuss the friendship between Squanto and Brother Daniel. How did they help each other?
• This film is based on a real person. We can look up the true story of the Patuxet people and the Wampanoag Nation.