Taylor Swift: Miss Americana-Kids’ Movie Review
Who is Taylor Swift? Label executives would say to her, “A nice girl doesn’t force her opinions on people, a nice girl smiles and waves and says thank you.” Taylor Swift: Miss Americana is a documentary following Taylor Swift’s life-starting out as a young aspiring country singer to the mega superstar that she is today. The film highlights Taylor’s ups and downs in life, her hard work and dedication, her desire to please, and ultimately her desire to speak her mind. This is not a concert film but an in-depth look into who Taylor Swift is and her previously well guarded opinions.
Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: January 31, 2020
MPAA Rating: MA
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
The film highlights some important messages for pre-teens and teens:
- Taylor learns that getting approval of others does not bring happiness.
- Taylor discusses her struggles with an eating disorders. There are messages regarding self-worth, body image, and coping with adversity.
- She makes her political beliefs clear and is truly passionate on her views.
- She is an advocate for the LGBTQ community and the rights of all human beings.
Sexual Content: Mild
- The documentary focuses on Taylor’s battle in court against a man who groped her.
- Taylor discusses abuse against women and sexual discrimination.
- We see provocative dancing with revealing outfits.
- The Dixie Chicks are shown naked on the cover of a magazine, though their private parts are covered.
- Taylor calls a Republican Senator a “homophobic racist.”
Violent/Disturbing Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
- We hear “f–k,” “s–t,” numerous times throughout the film. We also hear “damn,” bitch,” and “ass.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- We see people drinking beer, wine and champagne.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is an interesting documentary for pre-teens and teens. Parents need to be aware of the excessive profane language and mature subject matter relating to controversial issues.
