How about Chaplin's THE GREAT DICTATOR? A fairly gentle though meaningful
lesson on anti-semitism, and a 12 year old may enjoy the humour.
Peter Warren

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Subject: Good WW II Movies for Kids?


> Hi,
> This is not an academic request, but my 12 year old
> niece wants to know more about World War II. Can
> anyone recommend a good drama or documentary that
> would be appropriate? I was thinking perhaps of the
> 'Why We Fight' series or dramas like 'The Mortal Storm.'
>
> You can reply to me offlist.
> Thanks!
>
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