Raising Cain: Exploring the Inner Lives of America's Boys PBS Home Video
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Brand: PBSHost: Michael Thompson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
DVD Reviews of Raising Cain: Exploring the Inner Lives of America's Boys PBS Home Video
DVD Review: A must-see for anyone parenting boys!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even if you've read the book, don't miss the chance to see this, recently featured on public television stations across the country. It is a real eyeopener and demonstrates HOW and WHY boys are being shortchanged by both our educational system (a primary focus of the documentary)as well as by society and by stereotypes.
I watched this one with my husband and two sons and they were soon talking excitedly about how "true" the documentary was, how they got it "right" and how they'd captured the very real challenges and heartbreaking experiences of trying to fit into an eductional system which isn't geared to the unique traits and abilities of boys.
Agree or not, this one will get you thinking and raises some interesting points such as:
1. Girls tend to read earlier than boys and are more verbal than boys.
2. Smart boys tend to blossom in all male schools but are generally squelched in schools where both genders are in the same classrooms.
3. Intelligent boys may "pretend" to be stupid in order to appear cool or to avoid teasing from other kids.
4. EVERY boy needs to master some skill. Athletic ability seems to be the first choice but if a male isn't athletically skilled, music or other abilities can help fill the gap.
But this movie goes far beyond the few points I've brought up. A major feature is the close-up view of several individuals, each of them offering a different perspective on being male in our society. I also like the fact that the film focuses on both elementary school boys and high school students, devoting about 1/2 the documentary to each age.
Absolutely a MUST for parents, teachers and anyone interested in raising happy, productive young males.
Description of Raising Cain: Exploring the Inner Lives of America's Boys PBS Home Video
Studio: Pbs Release Date: 05/06/2009 Run time: 120 minutesBestsellers in DVD
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