Format

 Film (DVD, VHS)

Title

Because of Winn-Dixie

Year of Release

(2005) 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating

PG for thematic elements and brief mild language.

Concepts

parenting; families and society; internal dynamics of families; intergenerational relationships; single parenting; family resource management; social resources and networks;

Language

 English

Summary of Film or Television Series premise

“A 10-year-old girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father, a preacher. While there, she adopts a stray dog whom she names after the local supermarket where he was found. With her goofy pooch by her side, she meets an eclectic group of townspeople and rekindles an almost lost relationship with her father.” (www.IMDB.com)

Description of Clip (if applicable) and length

 

Teaching Activities

          Discussion

Audience

parents; professionals

Contributor

 

Links for Additional Information

Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317132/

Yahoo Movies: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808510599/info

Official Movie Webpage: http://www.becauseofwinndixiemovie.com/

Entry date

October 27, 2006