The Music Man
A traveling salesman arrives in a small Iowa town and convinces the local parents to fund a marching band for their sons. While he has some dishonest motives, the community finds joy in the music and the sense of togetherness it creates. This classic musical features plenty of singing and a charming period setting.
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A traveling salesman arrives in a small Iowa town and convinces the local parents to fund a marching band for their sons. While he has some dishonest motives, the community finds joy in the music and the sense of togetherness it creates. This classic musical features plenty of singing and a charming period setting.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- None
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long scenes of dialogue and musical numbers with a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
No scary moments flagged.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the music change the way the people in the town felt about each other?
- 2Why do you think the boys were so excited to join the marching band?
- 3What did you think about the main character's choices throughout the story?
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