Renthead Mommy Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Is The Blue and the Grey going to be too boring for a 4th-5th grader? I saw it when it came on tv orginally, but don't remember much about it. I remember The North and the South had more soap opera drama/love story in it. (Love stories are currently NOT enjoyed by my 9yo!LOL!) Does B&G have less soap opera drama and more history? Would he like that? Does anyone have any suggestions that aren't mini series? But movies, not documentaries. (making them shorter than a mulity night mini series?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmel Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I've heard the Ken Burns Civil War series is good. I have them in my queue for that time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 While I like Ken Burns, but my son is less than thrilled with documentaries at this time, so I'm really looking for regular movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmel Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Oops - sorry I just noticed that in your op. Gotta quit that skim-reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My son who is 8 LOVED Gettysburg. I thought it was well done without being gory/graphic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 My son who is 8 LOVED Gettysburg. I thought it was well done without being gory/graphic. We may have to check that one out. Can anyone tell me about North and South? I remember having to watch it for 7th grade, but don't remember a thing about it other than Jim Bob from the Walton's was a little brother in it. (the odd things we remember...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My son who is 8 LOVED Gettysburg. I thought it was well done without being gory/graphic. Can you tell me which one this is? Our library has several dvds by the same name. Thanks, Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I second Gettysburg.... a very well done film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_%281993_film%29 ...this is the one you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I second Gettysburg.... a very well done film. Can you link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Can you link? Done. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_%281993_film%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Done. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_%281993_film%29 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 This one, Gods and Generals, was not (in my opinion) as good but still worth the watch. http://www.godsandgenerals.com/ also try Glory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glory_%281989_film%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bobby Soxer Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 We enjoyed Gettysburg, too, but Martin Sheen's voice drove me crazy. The Great Locomotive Chase with Fess Parker is another movie you may want to check out. If you find one you love, please let us know. We are always on the look out for good movies about history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 It is not necessarily for kids, but I love The Outlaw Josey Wales http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outlaw_Josey_Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 For fun, don't forget The General with Buster Keaton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Glory gets my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 What about Gone with the Wind?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyrooch Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Glory gets my vote. :iagree: This is the one I was going to mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 What about Gone with the Wind?? When I was teaching ps, I showed this to my 6th grade students. It was great for generating discussion. I plan to show it to ds when we get to that point in history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 My children's opinion: Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel and The Little Colonel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skadi Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 How about The Conspirator? It's a movie about the trial of Mary Surrat (the first woman to ever be executed in America, being found guilty of being an accomplice to Lincoln's murder) and it was made by the American Film Company, which pledges to make historical dramas that are as factual as possible. Large portions of the film were taken directly from the trial's transcript. My only reservation would be that some of the movie would go over the head of young kids, so you should definitely watch it for yourself first before you decide. It's a movie I tell everyone they should see, anyway. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 How about The Conspirator? It's a movie about the trial of Mary Surrat (the first woman to ever be executed in America, being found guilty of being an accomplice to Lincoln's murder) and it was made by the American Film Company, which pledges to make historical dramas that are as factual as possible. Large portions of the film were taken directly from the trial's transcript. My only reservation would be that some of the movie would go over the head of young kids, so you should definitely watch it for yourself first before you decide. It's a movie I tell everyone they should see, anyway. :) Is this the one that came out this year? We had seen previews for it and had said we wanted to take our son, but then I never saw another thing about it outside those previews so totally forgot about it. Come to think of it, the only time I saw the previews was when we saw "The King's Speech". Once us, and then a second time when we took the then 8yo. I'll have to look into this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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