Re: Devil's Arithmetic movie - Appropriate?

~Teri

Posted on 10/29/09

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If you have to ask, then it's not appropriate.

I wouldn't appreciate you deciding to show a movie with
implied nudity to my 6th grader. That is for the parent to
decide.

Unless you're teaching 'Intro to Film/Theater/Literature' to
6th graders, it's really not appropriate.

On 10/29/09, BethAnn wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> My kids and I have just finished reading "Devil's
> Arithmetic." I would like to show the movie to them, but
> there is one part I am a little concerned about.
>
> I am having trouble with where they go into the gas
> chamber. They are forced to take their clothes off. The
> women cover everything with their hands - it's waist up
> only. But, you can certainly tell there are boobs under
> their hands. In some parts, it's like all you don't see is
> the nipple.
>
> So, can I fast forward this part and still be safe in
> showing the movie? BTW, I teach 6th.
>
> Thanks!

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