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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
Eighteen months in the life of 89 years old Viola Dees as she tries of persuade Los Angeles authorities that she can care for her grandson, 9-year-old Walter.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 64GoodWatch 67
IMDb6.4
Reach
Streams in 1 country
Released
2000
December 31, 2000
26 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Academy Awards2001 to 2002
- Documentary (Short Subject)2002Won
- Documentary Short Film2001Won
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyDirecting · 1
- Tracy Seretean Director, Producer
Camera · 1
- Tamara Goldsworthy Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Geof Bartz Editor
Sound · 1
- Bobby McFerrin Original Music Composer
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