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Episode #30: Classic Films You Can’t Let Your Teens Leave Home without Watching

Did you know classic films are an essential part of any student's high school and college education?


The movies of any period or of our society tell us a lot about the world, its beliefs, and can have the same power that books have to inspire and challenge us. In this episode I share some of my very favorite films, the ones you don't want to let your teens leave home without watching.


I hope this episode inspires special times together, eating freshly popped popcorn, and watching these classic films!



Films Mentioned in this Episode: Films by Frank Capra


You Can't Take It with You

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

A Pocketful of Miracles


Film by Alfred Hitchcock

The Lady Vanishes


Films by Eve Robert


My Father's Glory

My Mother's Castle


Film by William Wyler

Roman Holiday

Mrs. Miniver


Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Kings of the Kingdom

Farenheit 451


Film by George Cukor

David Copperfield


Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)