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Hairspray
Movie (2007)
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
Movie (2007)
Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad auditions to be on Baltimore's most popular dance show - The Corny Collins Show - and lands a prime spot. Through her newfound fame, she becomes determined to help her friends and end the racial segregation that has been a staple of the show.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters share kisses and sing sexually suggestive lyrics.
Violence & Gore
Police push demonstrators, and a mother restrains her child.
Profanity
Characters use weight insults, racial terms, and other harsh language.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens and adults are shown smoking in separate scenes.
Frightening Scenes
The source describes Baltimore police pushing and shoving African-American demonstrators, and Mrs. Pingleton tying Penny to her bed while calling her a devil child. These are described as scenes of physical confrontation and a distressing parental restraint, with no further intensity detail given.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film emphasizes looking past physical appearance and race.
Role models
The protagonist takes a stand for social integration.
Representation
Set in the 1960s, the film addresses racial segregation, features African American characters and Negro Day specials, and includes weight-based discrimination.
Learning
Families can discuss prejudice and racism.
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