The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Green Book: Guide to Freedom is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. This educational documentary explores the history of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a crucial travel guide that helped African Americans navigate the United States during the Jim Crow era. The film features interviews…

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

This educational documentary explores the history of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a crucial travel guide that helped African Americans navigate the United States during the Jim Crow era. The film features interviews with historians and individuals who recount the dangers and indignities faced by Black travelers in…

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in this documentary.

The film discusses real-world violence associated with the Jim Crow era, including reports of lynchings, police brutality, and physical assaults against Black travelers, though it does not show graphic or explicit footage of these events.

None. There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the film.

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or smoking depicted or discussed.

The film deals extensively with systemic racism, segregation, and the physical and psychological toll of living under Jim Crow laws, which may be distressing for younger children.

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom runs 52 minutes, directed by Yoruba Richen, released in 2019.

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