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Hard Miles * A Social Worker Assembles A Cycling Team Of Juvenile Convicts And Takes Them On A Transformative 1000-Mile Bike Ride

Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of the bicycling team at Rite of Passage’s RidgeView Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. The film follows beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) as he rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ariel K. comments, “I really love the film Hard Miles because it is very inspiring, touching, and has a funny twist to it. All in all, this film is great for family movie night. The film’s message is ‘never stop something until you finish it.’” Hard MilesBy Ariel K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12 https://youtu.be/G1UtIjW0AeM I really love the film Hard Miles because it is very inspiring, touching, and has a funny twist to it. The story … - read more...

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The Evil Fairy Queen * Where Deception Lurks: A Gripping Tale in an Immersive World

Elemental spirits have held power over the human world since its inception. The relationship, however, is symbiotic. Elfame is a fairy kingdom ruled by Melisandria and it is dying, the required ritual sacrifice is late. Elspeth Moore's family is bound to Elfame, every generation a child has been offered for sacrifice to renew Elfame's magical energy. When Kate Richards receives a letter from her estranged great-aunt Elspeth offering a place to stay when they need it most, they gratefully accept not realizing they are being lured towards their demise. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Avalon N. comments, “The Evil Fairy Queen is a tale of mischief and deception. This film has so many distinct fun features. One of my favorite parts is how the beginning of the film has a short animated intro that quickly transitions into the live-action film.” Gavin S. adds, “I … - read more...

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Join our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Team

Are you passionate about media? Do you love talking about the latest films or TV shows? Do you imagine yourself as an entertainment reporter? Look no further. We have a place for you where you can do all that and more!We invite you to audition for our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Team here: https://www.kidsfirst.org/become-a-juror/ Fill out our online audition form. Along with your personal information (which we do not share), you'll be asked to submit a sample 200 word written review of a film or TV show and to upload a brief video about yourself to our dropbox folder. Next, our staff reviews your application and schedule an online audition. Don't … - read more...

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Our Podcast is taking a hiatus right now; Please come back

After producing a weekly podcast since 2011, we are taking a little break while we restructure. Please be patience; we'll be back before you know it. Thanks, KIDS - read more...

From the Jury

The Greatest Hits * An Emotional Comedy, Drama, And Fantasy Film That Highlights The Impact Of Music

Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time -- literally. While she relives the past through romantic memories of her former boyfriend (David Corenswet), her time traveling collides with a burgeoning new love interest in the present (Justin H. Min). As she takes her journey through the hypnotic connection between music and memory, she wonders -- even if she could change the past, should she? KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, “The Greatest Hits is an emotional comedy, drama, and fantasy film that highlights the impact of music. The cute yet sentimental storyline is … - read more...

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