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| The Mission (16+) is a very powerful, moving film. I'm assuming it is an accurate portrayal of Brazil and the Church. But don't know enough history of that period to be certain. |
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It's not on dvd yet, but we just saw There Be Dragons yesterday. Not in my top recommendations but I enjoyed it. It is the same director as The Mission ( Roland Joffe ) and i would probably say the same age range you suggest for that one. It is partly the story of St. JoseMaria Escriva (and Opus Dei) and also a look at the Spanish Civil War.
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I haven't had time to review everything on the thread, so pardon me if I repeat someone else's recommendation.
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The Impressionists
High school. Mature/adult content and subject matter, some of which is of a s*xual nature. There are n*de models which sit for various painters.
This is a BBC miniseries that qualifies as a HISTORIC DVD ROCK STAR for me. This brings the Impressionists to life - their close friendships, their philosophy and style, their struggles and passions, the political/historic climate of the period. The story is told through Claude Monet's eyes as he recounts his past to a young journalist. Stunning cinematography and acting.
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The Horatio Hornblower series - STUNNING!!! Just stunning! Brilliantly acted and spectacularly filmed! This is definitely a ROCK STAR! Where else could you come away inspired to work the word INDEFATIGABLE into your everyday vocabulary?!
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The John Adams miniseries produced by HBO. Another brilliantly acted historical drama that draws you into the political climate through the Adams'. A favorite.
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I know I have more ROCK STARS to add to the lineup...I'll have to come back! Great thread, Theresa!
Edited to add....All of these are suitable for high school because of the mature content.
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Mackfam wrote:
The Horatio Hornblower series - STUNNING!!! Just stunning! Brilliantly acted and spectacularly filmed! This is definitely a ROCK STAR! Where else could you come away inspired to work the word INDEFATIGABLE into your everyday vocabulary?!. |
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Or perspicacity? My favorite scene in the series 
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Ah, Horatio Hornblower. How I have loved thee... 
Ahem. Anyway...
I would rate Horatio at middle school level, rather than high school. I don't think there is any nudity or bad language in it. Some violence (of course) but done tastefully, I think.
In fact, I would definitely hold Horatio up as a model of loyalty, honor, and valor for young men to follow.
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lapazfarm wrote:
I would rate Horatio at middle school level, rather than high school. I don't think there is any nudity or bad language in it. Some violence (of course) but done tastefully, I think.
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Oh, I just couldn't agree more about the wonderful, manly example of honor, duty, service that Horatio offers our young men! You're probably right about the age for this one, Theresa...it's been several years since I've seen it and I'm not remembering anything that stands out in my mind. Which reminds me....I need to watch it again!!
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I LOVE Horatio Hornblower, too! Ioan Gryffyd !
But, I must add a heads-up here. I have read the entire series and in one of the later books he has a "fling" outside of his marriage.  There is not any graphic description, but it is presented as acceptable and understandable; no moral judgement is made about his behavior. The earlier books do not have anything along these lines. Just wanted to warn you if you are planning to have your middle schoolers read the books. This might be problematic; at the very least, I'd suggest you review it yourself. The movies don't go far enough into his life to get to this event.
ETA: I probably should have mentioned this when I suggested the movies earlier, but I wasn't thinking about the books then, only the video.
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Yes, I remember that about the books. But I do think the series is pretty much all PG.
However, just in the name of full disclosure, I do remember one scene in one of the later episodes (though still before his marriage) where Horatio falls in love with a French girl and a "tryst" is implied. Nothing is shown and the girl ends up dying, but still. PG.
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There is a movie of Horatio Hornblower with Gregory Peck that picks up where the BBC series leaves off. I saw it years ago on The local PBS station's late movie, but I haven't seen it available on video.
Anyway, it is good, too, but it is apparent that the two are in love, but his honor won't allow him to pursue things (I can't recall if they kiss, probably). But when they arrive home, his wife has passed away.
So, the plot might be problematic that way for some, but Gregory Peck makes a good "grown up" Horatio as well.
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RE Hornblower, there is nude scene in one of the later movies. If you like Hornblower you will probably like Master and Commander.I loved the period feel of that one.
Another one, if you liked Young Victoria, then you would probably also like Victoria & Albert. I liked that one even better than Young Victoria.
The BBC Jane Austen's are absolutely the best. With the exception of Gwenneth Paltrow as Emma, I can't watch the modern ones.
Oh, I wanted to add. The Magic of Ordinary Days is a hallmark movie we really liked. The book is also good and it's a great period piece, WWII'ish.
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Ever since this thread was posted I've been keeping my eyes open for the Horatio series...and there were a few left at Costco, so I bought a set for an early gift.
We'll have to wait a bit for our sons to watch, but I've been looking for more series for dh and I to watch during the cold months.
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We just watched "Vision" about St. Hildegard of Bingnen. Quite good. It is in German with English subtitles.
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Where has this little gem been hiding?
This is America, Charlie Brown
I found it at the library, and it is great. It combines the animation of the Peanuts Gang with live footage and pictures of historic events (ex. shows
Henry Ford's assembly line in action). Oh- and period music! The segment on the transcontinental railroad has "Oh, Susannah" and "I've been working on the railroad", plus others, in the background.
There is also a section on music in America- presented as a sort of time line and full of great music.
I enjoyed watching this as much as the kids. The section on inventors included Alexander Graham Bell. I had no idea that his main work was with deaf children, teaching them to speak, and that the telephone was a sort of by product of his work. He was 29! when he invented it, and his assistant was 22!
I wish I could buy this dvd, since we have already watched it twice, but at nearly $200 on Amazon, it's over budget  .
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We ordered these DVDs and thoroughly enjoyed watching them. Initially, the teens found them a little slow, but after about 1/2 hour, everyone was hooked. The historical info is logically presented and cemented our study of England and its Catholic history.
They are a bit pricey, but they would be great for a coop to purchase and pass around. Info can be found here:
http://www.marysmedia.org/Catholic_and_Marian_Films.html
They are running a special now, so the history of France might be a great purchase too.
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