Requiem for the American Dream (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Through interviews filmed over four years, Noam Chomsky unpacks the principles that have brought us to the crossroads of historically unprecedented inequality – tracing a half-century of policies designed to favor the most wealthy at the expense of the majority – while also looking back on his own life of activism and political participation. He provides penetrating insight into what may well be the lasting legacy of our time – the death of the middle class, and swan song of functioning democracy.
Rated 14A • 2015 • 1h 13m
Requiem for the American Dream is an unrated documentary based on a series of interviews with academic Noam Chomsky. The film's mature content is entirely thematic, focusing on complex and potentially distressing socioeconomic concepts like systemic inequality, the concentration of corporate power, and the erosion of democracy. There is no sexual content, violence, profanity, or substance use presented. While free of any graphic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Requiem for the American Dream appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Requiem for the American Dream
What happens in Requiem for the American Dream, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Requiem for the American Dream
None. This is an academic interview; there is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in Requiem for the American Dream
None. The documentary consists of an interview with Noam Chomsky interspersed with archival footage of news, industry, and political events. There is no violence or gore depicted.
Language in Requiem for the American Dream
None. The language is academic and formal throughout. There is no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Requiem for the American Dream
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Requiem for the American Dream
The entire film is a deep exploration of mature and complex themes. It discusses the concentration of wealth and power, systemic inequality, the decline of the middle class, corporate influence on government, and the erosion of democratic principles. These concepts are presented in a direct, academic manner and form the core of the documentary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Requiem for the American Dream appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Requiem for the American Dream is best for ages 13+. It's rated 14A. Requiem for the American Dream is an unrated documentary based on a series of interviews with academic Noam Chomsky. The film's mature content is entirely thematic, focusing on complex and potentially distressing…
What age rating does Requiem for the American Dream have?
Requiem for the American Dream is officially rated 14A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Requiem for the American Dream about?
Requiem for the American Dream is an unrated documentary based on a series of interviews with academic Noam Chomsky. The film's mature content is entirely thematic, focusing on complex and potentially distressing socioeconomic concepts like systemic inequality, the concentration of corporate power, and the erosion of…
Is there sex or nudity in Requiem for the American Dream?
None. This is an academic interview; there is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is Requiem for the American Dream?
None. The documentary consists of an interview with Noam Chomsky interspersed with archival footage of news, industry, and political events. There is no violence or gore depicted.
Is the language in Requiem for the American Dream appropriate for kids?
None. The language is academic and formal throughout. There is no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Requiem for the American Dream?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Requiem for the American Dream?
The entire film is a deep exploration of mature and complex themes. It discusses the concentration of wealth and power, systemic inequality, the decline of the middle class, corporate influence on government, and the erosion of democratic principles. These…
How long is Requiem for the American Dream?
Requiem for the American Dream runs 73 minutes, directed by Kelly Nyks, Jared P. Scott, Peter D. Hutchison, released in 2015.
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