The Air Up There

PGUnited States rating19941h 47mFamily, Comedy
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A college basketball coach travels to Africa to recruit a talented young man for his team. Along the way, the two men learn about each other's cultures and personal responsibilities. It is a story about finding common ground and the importance of community.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional sports movie structure with steady pacing and clear scenes between the action sequences. Estimated

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  1. 1What did you think about the way the two men helped each other learn new things?
  2. 2How did the characters show they cared about their community?
  3. 3What did you think about the different cultures the characters shared with each other?

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