2016: Obama's America (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests 2016: Obama's America is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. This political documentary presents a critical perspective on the ideology and presidency of Barack Obama. The film's PG rating is due to its mature thematic content, including complex political arguments and…

2016: Obama's America is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

This political documentary presents a critical perspective on the ideology and presidency of Barack Obama. The film's PG rating is due to its mature thematic content, including complex political arguments and discussions of global conflict. Parents should be aware of brief but impactful archival footage of the 9/11…

Sex and nudity are not present in this film.

Violence is limited to historical news footage. One sequence shows archival clips of the September 11th terrorist attacks, including the planes hitting the World Trade Center and the towers collapsing. The film also discusses historical conflicts and wars…

Language is very brief. In a piece of archival footage, Reverend Jeremiah Wright is shown shouting, "God damn America." No other profanity is used.

The film includes some incidental historical imagery of smoking. Various individuals in archival photographs and film clips are seen with cigarettes. There is no depiction of alcohol or illicit drug use.

The film is built entirely on mature thematic elements. It explores complex and controversial political ideologies, primarily focusing on the theory of anti-colonialism and its perceived influence on American policy. The documentary presents a speculative and…

2016: Obama's America runs 88 minutes, directed by Dinesh D'Souza, John Sullivan, released in 2012.

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