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A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
Movie (2010)
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
Movie (2010)
Born on a Baja, California beach in 1959, new hatchling Sammy races across the beach to the ocean while avoiding being caught by seagulls and crabs. Thus begins Sammy's incredible fifty-year ocean journey where he overcomes obstacles, both natural and man-made, while trying to fulfill his dream of travelling around the world. Along the way he meets his best friend, a fellow turtle named Ray, and never forgets about Shelly, a turtle he saved that first day on the beach and the one he's always loved.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Includes conversations about selecting a mate, discussing types, flirting, and an embrace upon reunion.
Violence & Gore
Sammy faces commercial fishermen, sharks, and predatory seagulls in his journey.
Profanity
Contains rare insults such as dumb and baby.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The editorial review marks alcohol, drugs and smoking as absent.
Frightening Scenes
There are tense and frightening moments when the sea turtles face potential peril and near-harm before escaping.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The story teaches about friendship, the environment, love, overcoming obstacles, and the impact of pollution.
Role models
Several sea animals are kind-hearted and courageous, though an exception is a cat who tricks Sammy.
Representation
The review notes the film's portrayal of human characters as harmful to the sea and asks families whether all humans are shown as bad for the ocean; it also describes Sammy's friendships with a range of sea animals, though it does not assess broader representation.
Learning
Children learn environmental lessons on ocean cleanliness and facts about sea turtle life cycles, mating habits, and migration.
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