What to watch with your kids: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and more

Insightful, transferring doc about rescuing canines within the South.

“Free Puppies!” is a documentary a few community of dedicated volunteers who assist/rescue canines from rural and underserved areas within the South. They work to position them in foster and eternally properties or to get them spayed or neutered whereas staying of their present properties. Count on a few probably upsetting scenes between the volunteers and two males who’ve a potential hoarding concern with their animals. One will get teary-eyed whereas discussing Vietnam and finally ends up crying about it. He additionally yells “f—” at his brother. There are additionally some powerful conversations about shelters that should euthanize animals and the way “no kill” shelters solely take cute, well-behaved, “adoptable” canines. This can be a thought-provoking documentary that not solely pays tribute to canine rescuers however promotes compassion, empathy and accountable animal care. (70 minutes)

Enjoyable, frenetic animated collection touts teamwork, has violence.

“Sonic Prime” is an animated collection primarily based on the online game and film franchise. Sonic (voice of Deven Mack) is as soon as once more true to his identify, offering tons of high-speed vitality to his frenetic battles with baddies. Count on plenty of cartoonish violence, together with scary robots that shoot fireballs. Sonic is commonly in peril, and there are intense conditions. Language contains insults like “loser,” “large butt,” “jerks” and “blockhead.” A personality talks about his expertise being bullied as a child. Friendship and teamwork are the large themes on this fast-paced sci-fi collection. (Eight 20- to 40-minute episodes)

Nationwide Treasure: Fringe of Historical past (TV-14)

Enjoyable, mild treasure-hunting collection has journey, violence.

“National Treasure: Edge of History” is a collection that continues the films’ treasure-hunting adventures. The brand new, youthful forged features a Latina hero, grasp puzzle solver Jess Valenzuela (Lisette Olivera), who follows in her father’s footsteps within the seek for a set of historical artifacts. Count on some violence, together with fistfights, weapons, swordplay, an individual set on fireplace and a kidnapping. Language is usually gentle, however phrases like “sucks” and “lame” are used. Characters are in relationships, and there are some romantic moments. Households can have plenty of alternatives to speak concerning the plight of undocumented individuals within the U.S. (Jess is a Dreamer) and the way perseverance and teamwork may help individuals attain their targets. (10 45-minute episodes)

Obtainable on Disney Plus.

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