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TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE

To Bee or Not to Bee is an amazing, interactive, and educational film about bees, suitable for all ages. Not only does it tell us why we are not seeing many bees these days, it also provides information on things to do to encourage the survival of the bee population.

This feature length documentary explains the factors that have caused the decline in bees; how using pesticides and growing a single crop year after year on the same land and not growing plants or trees that attract bees contributes to the disappearance of bees. It also gives guidance as to what can be done to bring back the bee population.

The topic is relevant to all ages and is suitable for people that live in both rural and urban environments. The film inspires the audience to use their imagination and encourages them to make sounds, speak, and move around during the film. The camera work is well done -- the close-ups of the actors, who use props to create multiple characters, is very effective in stimulating the audience's imagination. The music is very catching and helps tell the story. There are no special effects per se, but the use of superimposed animation of bees and birds adds to the story line. The characters are very engaging and made me feel as if I was part of the story. Not only are there adults telling the story, there are children participating, which inspires the audience to play along. My favorite part of the film is when the actors are doing a fun dance to imitate how bees who have found sources of nectar tell the other bees where to find it.

The film's message is that money and greed are impacting the environment, but that humans can help restore things back to normal.

I give To Bee or Not to Bee 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 12, plus adults. Reviewed by Pamela L., KIDS FIRST!

To Bee or Not to Bee is an amazing, interactive, and educational film about bees, suitable for all ages. Not only does it tell us why we are not seeing many bees these days, it also provides information on things to do to encourage the survival of the bee population.

This feature length documentary explains the factors that have caused the decline in bees; how using pesticides and growing a single crop year after year on the same land and not growing plants or trees that attract bees contributes to the disappearance of bees. It also gives guidance as to what can be done to bring back the bee population.

The topic is relevant to all ages and is suitable for people that live in both rural and urban environments. The film inspires the audience to use their imagination and encourages them to make sounds, speak, and move around during the film. The camera work is well done -- the close-ups of the actors, who use props to create multiple characters, is very effective in stimulating the audience's imagination. The music is very catching and helps tell the story. There are no special effects per se, but the use of superimposed animation of bees and birds adds to the story line. The characters are very engaging and made me feel as if I was part of the story. Not only are there adults telling the story, there are children participating, which inspires the audience to play along. My favorite part of the film is when the actors are doing a fun dance to imitate how bees who have found sources of nectar tell the other bees where to find it.

The film's message is that money and greed are impacting the environment, but that humans can help restore things back to normal.

I give To Bee or Not to Bee 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 12, plus adults. Reviewed by Pamela L., KIDS FIRST!

"To Bee or Not to Bee" tells Farmer James' comic, tragic and ultimately hopeful story - complete with puppetry, clowning, dance, live music and lots of audience participation. Piti created the show to raise awareness about the honeybee's plight and gives children and adults tools for helping pollinators thrive in their communities.