Fools' Parade
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Fools' Parade

Best from age 8 · G · 1971 · 98 min

Fools' Parade

Released from prison, Mattie and his friends face challenges trying to open a store with his life savings. A corrupt official and a greedy banker scheme to stop them, leading to a tense pursuit in 1930s West Virginia.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some peril and chases
  • Depictions of poverty
  • Characters handle firearms

Models well

  • Persistence and determination
  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Justice and fairness

Talk about it after

  • What makes someone a "good" or "bad" person?
  • Why is it important to stand up for what is right?
  • The challenges of starting over
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