The 12 Dogs of Christmas

GUnited States rating20051h 47mDrama, Family

A young girl named Emma moves to a small rural town during the Great Depression. She works to bring the community together by organizing a holiday pageant featuring the local dogs to help restore the town's holiday spirit.

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A young girl named Emma moves to a small rural town during the Great Depression. She works to bring the community together by organizing a holiday pageant featuring the local dogs to help restore the town's holiday spirit.

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Scary: None
Violence: None
Language: None
Rude humour: None
Sad themes: Mild
Pace: Gentle; The film follows a slow and traditional narrative with long scenes and a gentle atmosphere. Estimated

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Talk about it after

1How did Emma's idea for the pageant change the mood of the town?
2Why do you think it is important to keep traditions alive even when things are difficult?
3What did you think about the way the dogs were included in the celebration?

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