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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8).
A Powerful Noise
2008·Movie
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The impact of one voice. The power of many.
Bookended by call-to-action quotes from Margaret Mead and Mahatma Gandhi, this inspiring documentary follows three extraordinary women -- in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Mali, and Vietnam -- as they lead day-to-day battles against ignorance, poverty, oppression, and ethnic strife.
InspiringWomen LeadersSocial ChangeEmpowermentGlobal IssuesHumanitarianDocumentaryActivismHopeful
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Is A Powerful Noise okay for kids?
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Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching A Powerful Noise?
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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
Is A Powerful Noise plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.