The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

Best from age 6 · G · 1968 · 110 min

The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

The 11-member Bower family moves to Dakota Territory in 1888, hoping to homestead and support a presidential candidate. They find challenges and joys as they settle into their new home and continue to make music together.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • A character smokes a pipe.
  • Brief discussions of political differences.
  • Some minor peril during travel and settlement.

Models well

  • Family unity and support
  • Following your dreams
  • Pioneer spirit and perseverance
  • The power of music

Talk about it after

  • What it was like to homestead in the 19th century.
  • How families supported each other in challenging times.
  • The importance of music and art in daily life.
  • The presidential election process and different political viewpoints.
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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band Trailer 1968