{"id":1164,"date":"2021-07-06T01:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2021-07-06T16:43:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T23:43:46","slug":"who-are-you-charlie-brown-a-blast-from-the-past-intriguing-background-on-the-peanuts-comic-universe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2021\/who-are-you-charlie-brown-a-blast-from-the-past-intriguing-background-on-the-peanuts-comic-universe\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Are You, Charlie Brown? * A Blast From The Past; Intriguing Background On The Peanuts Comic Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/WHOAREYOUCB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" width=\"139\" height=\"204\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follows interviews with friends, family and more of the iconic comic strip to create a portrait of the late Peanuts creator. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201cA deeper look into an integral part of American childhood, <em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown?<\/em> provides viewers with a blast from the past and some intriguing background information about the creation and nuances of the Peanuts comic universe.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who Are You, Charlie Brown?<br>By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A deeper look into an integral part of American childhood, <em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown?<\/em> provides viewers with a blast from the past and some intriguing background information about the creation and nuances of the Peanuts comic universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enjoy Eshaan M &#039;s review of Who Are You Charlie Brown\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bd3e58cK84A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/whoareyouCB.a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1166\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaged in documentary format, the show centers on Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, and his life. Using animated vignettes from Charlie Brown, the viewer learns how Schulz\u2019s childhood and many parts of his own life plus the lives of those near and dear to him influenced several prominent characters and motifs in the award-winning Peanuts series. Some examples include the Little Red-Haired Girl, Franklin Armstrong, Lucy and Pig-Pen. Interviews with Schulz\u2019s widow, his close acquaintances, famous viewers and the people who brought Charlie Brown to life on-screen help paint an enthralling picture of the pensive and talented Schulz, as well as the context and subtext behind his legendary series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/WhoareyouCB.b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1167\" width=\"206\" height=\"137\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown? <\/em>is exactly what a biopic should be. Its length of about 50 minutes is perfect; its storytelling seamless; its animation immaculate. The interviews with people such as Drew Barrymore, a longtime Peanuts lover, and the archival footage and voiceovers of Mr. Schulz himself add great depth and emotion to the film. The sequence with Mr. Schulz, in his last days whilst battling cancer, describes his reaction to the overwhelming love he received for the Charlie Brown cartoons and will certainly make you tear up a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/WhoareyouCB.c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1168\" width=\"224\" height=\"127\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown? <\/em>has a clear mission &#8211; to answer the question posed in its title. This it does with efficiency, thoroughness and liveliness. However, a deeper message is posed in the framing of Schulz as a man who takes inspiration from both high points and low points in his life when creating art. For artists and non-artists, channeling elements of your life, whether happy or sad, positive or negative, to add poignant emotions to your work is an immensely powerful tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown?<\/em> 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 9 to 18, plus adults. <em>Who Are You, Charlie Brown?<\/em> debuts globally Friday, June 25 on Apple TV+. Check it out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follows interviews with friends, family and more of the iconic comic strip to create a portrait of the late Peanuts creator. KIDS FIRST! 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