{"id":9866,"date":"2022-10-08T12:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T19:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=9866"},"modified":"2022-10-08T14:45:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T21:45:04","slug":"catherine-called-birdy-tackles-gender-norms-in-the-middle-ages-with-tact-and-humor-making-it-a-great-introduction-to-medieval-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/catherine-called-birdy-tackles-gender-norms-in-the-middle-ages-with-tact-and-humor-making-it-a-great-introduction-to-medieval-comedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Catherine Called Birdy * Tackles Gender Norms In The Middle Ages With Tact And Humor, Making It A Great Introduction To Medieval Comedy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A 14 year old girl in medieval England navigates through life and avoiding potential suitors her father has in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201cLena Dunham\u2019s newest film Catherine Called Birdy<\/em> tackles gender norms in the Middle Ages with tact and humor…\u201d Heather S. adds, \u201cCatherine Called Birdy <\/em>is absolutely hilarious! The film is light hearted and funny, with a star-studded cast.\u201dTiana S. contributes, \u201cSet in England\u2019s medieval era, this movie takes you through a year in the life of teenager who has to use her wits to get out of tough and almost impossible situations.\u201d Selene W. wraps it up with, \u201cBoredom is for the dull-witted\u201d– and the heroine in Catherine Called Birdy <\/em>is anything but dull-witted!  Catherine Called Birdy<\/em> is relatable to modern audiences and kept me guessing while entertained.\u201d See their full reviews below.        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Called Birdy
By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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