Let It Shine
The truth is in the music.
2012 • 104 min • Family · Music · TV Movie
Synopsis
A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 70 Audience · 322 · 100%
Cyrus, a gifted teenage rapper, struggles with self-doubt and his preacher father's expectations. He anonymously helps his friend, Kris, win a songwriting contest, hoping to impress their childhood friend, Roxie, and find his own voice.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some mild arguments and disagreements between characters
- A few moments of awkwardness or embarrassment
What it models well
- Self-expression and finding your voice
- Friendship and loyalty
- Overcoming self-doubt
- Honesty and integrity
Talk about it after
- The importance of being true to yourself
- How to support friends even when it's hard
- Dealing with parental expectations
- The power of music and words
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Top billed cast
Director: Paul Hoen • Crew: Eric Daniel
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