10 More Great Films Kids Should Watch (But Probably Won't)

4. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967)

Coming in on the tail end of America€™s civil rights movement, Guess Who€™s Coming To Dinner explores not just white on black race relations, but also black on white, black on black, and even challenges the so-called liberalists of 60€™s America. What makes this such a great films for kids is that it explores a very explosive and thorny issue, but without being overtly antagonistic or overly violent. There is, of course, no denying the horrendous violence that prejudice has and continues to breed. And it goes way beyond black and white skin, but when introducing your little ones to an issue such as racism, you are hardly going to throw them in the deep end with Romper Stomper, Mississippi Burning or Crash. Outside of this, the film is very well made, and the cast give some excellent performances that people of all ages can appreciate. Parental Benefits: You get to educate your children on a social issue that has been the bane of humanity for centuries; but do so in a safe and patient environment. Who said film can€™t be used to influence fragile young minds?