Penguins

GUnited States rating20191h 16mDocumentary, Family
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This documentary follows the life of Steve, an Adélie penguin, as he navigates the challenges of finding a mate and starting a family in Antarctica. The film shows the daily struggles of survival in the icy wilderness and the journey of raising young chicks.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film follows the natural rhythms of wildlife with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScarySteve is chased by a killer whale while searching for fish.
  • Approx.ScaryThe family is hunted by a leopard seal while traveling across the ice.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about how Steve protected his chicks from the skuas?
  2. 2How did the penguins show they were a team when facing the cold weather?
  3. 3What was the most interesting thing you learned about how penguins live in Antarctica?

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