The Color of Friendship

2000
7.2| 1h27m| PG| en
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Mahree Bok lives on a farm in South Africa. Her father is a policeman who cannot hide his joy when activist Steve Biko is caught by the South African authorities. Piper Dellums is the daughter of a US congressman from California and who lives in a nice home in Washington DC. When Mahree is chosen to spend a semester at the Dellums' house, she doesn't expect that her host family would be black. Nor do her hosts suspect that she is not a black South African.

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Unlimitedia Sick Product of a Sick System
Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined
Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.
Inmechon The movie's only flaw is also a virtue: It's jammed with characters, stories, warmth and laughs.
klpcast This is an excellent movie. It is probably in my top 3 DCOMs I've watched. I watched it one day because there was nothing else on. After about 5 minutes, I was hooked and couldn't stop watching. The characters acted like real characters, and I can easily tell what's happening during the time it takes place, since I've spent a lot of time learning about it in school. The acting is also excellent. I love to watch Piper an Mahree become closer in their friendship. I wasn't able to see the ending, but I can tell that the ending will be good like the rest of the movie. The older Disney Channel Movies like this one are really good.
marushia I am always on the lookout for movies/shows that can be used to raise interest in and personalize learning. Many children can't get excited about history because it seems so far away and unrelatable - mostly because they are often taught to memorize dates, names, and places rather than being told a story that illustrates what life may have been like for someone their age.Now more than ever, movies like this are important! It can inspire people to look past politics and propaganda to find the truth. While this movie was about Apartheid; it is a great tool for helping people to understand the civil rights movement. Even more important it can lead to discussions about current events that threaten our most fundamental freedoms. Fighting to keep constitutional rights that make America great is imperative. This movie illustrates the importance of seeking alternative sources of news and information, seeking opinions that differ from your own, and considering how legislation will affect every day life for the minority. Try reading or watching International news, advocacy web sites and literature, and personal accounts in order to make an informed decision before you vote.I will definitely be downloading this from my Tivo so my son can see why history and civil rights are important now more than ever.
JackBauerPowerHour The first time I say The Color of Friendship,I didn't know what I was getting at first but then I really liked this movie a lot.This movie was very good in a lot of ways.Now I know why this movie won a Emmy and a couple of awards.Good acting,Good Writting and Good Cast.A Touching movie.10/10.
figureskater67 I went in with low expectations for this TV movie being a Disney channel original movie.But Disney Channel did it right on this.The cast was flawless and Luren Haun who plays Mahree Bok does a convincing accent and fits the part well.It is a touching story that uses historical fact.This movie was picture perfect!

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