Hairspray
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Hairspray

Best from age 8 · PG · 2007 · 116 min

Hairspray

Pleasantly plump teen Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of dancing on a local TV show in 1960s Baltimore. Using her newfound fame, she champions racial integration on the show, challenging societal norms with her friends and family.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some historical depictions of racial prejudice
  • Minor flirting and romance
  • Brief moments of tension and protest

Models well

  • Standing up for what’s right
  • Celebrating diversity and inclusion
  • Perseverance and pursuing dreams
  • Self-acceptance and confidence

Talk about it after

  • The history of racial segregation in America
  • The importance of equality and fair treatment
  • Challenging prejudice and discrimination
  • Following your dreams despite obstacles
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