Document text
3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW UCC students describe horror of shooting; investigators comb for clues ... Our View: Dropped golf course a loss for the south coast ... Trading coho for chinook ... UCC students describe horror of shooting; investigators comb for clues ... Our View: Dropped golf course a loss for the south coast ... Trading coho for chinook ... Five for Families: Documentaries offer a glimpse of nature Here are five movies from various platforms families may want to consider. Because not all are appropriate for younger children, age recommendations are included. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM Posted Sep. 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM » Social News Here are five movies from various platforms families may want to consider, as recommended by Ok.com . Because not all are appropriate for younger children, age recommendations are included. Nature documentaries are a cinematic trend that are simple in their approach: allow nature to tell its own story. Here are five documentaries, all rated G, detailing different animals and aspects of the wildlife world. Redbox: 'Island of Lemurs: Madagascar' “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar” follows Patricia C. Wright as she works to protect the endangered lemurs native to the island of Madagascar. The Dove Foundation awarded the film its Dove “Family-Approved” seal for all ages and referred to it as “very educational and informative,” adding that “Morgan Freeman does his usual outstanding job as narrator” and “Dr. Patricia Wright is also an educational leader whose work and curiosity about the lemurs adds a nice touch to this production.” Ok.com recommends the film for viewers ages 4 and older. Amazon Instant: 'Born to Be Wild' Two animal sanctuaries care for orphaned and endangered animals, one helping elephants and the other orangutans. Parent Previews said “it is hard to find anything to quibble about in this documentary” and praised the film’s “combination of beautiful cinematography, inspiring characters and cute baby animals.” Ok.com recommends the film for viewers ages 4 and older. Amazon Instant: 'March of the Penguins' PluggedIn refers to the film as “beyond spectacular,” highlighting “the great level of personal sacrifice penguin parents” give for their young. Parents should note as the film follows the penguins’ annual march that some of the penguins die due to the harsh elements and a few are killed by predators. Ok.com recommends the film for viewers ages 4 and older. iTunes: 'Bears' An Alaskan bear family raises its young cubs and teaches them to survive. Catholic News Service’s Joseph McAleer wrote that it is a “treat for just about every age, a marvel of moments great and small captured in stunning cinematography.” A few moments of fighting among the wildlife are included. Ok.com recommends the film for viewers ages 3 and older. Amazon Instant: 'African Cats' Two cat families raise their cubs to live in the wild. Common Sense Media says the film includes “breathtaking cinematography” and shows how the animals “are willing to sacrifice.” The website notes, however, that there are some “potentially upsetting scenes of animals hunting and dying.” Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 6 and older. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 4, 2015 at 6:10 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501