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Talk About It

1. Does W. feel like an honest and fair portrayal of George W. Bush?
2. What do you make of the scene where Bush tells pastor Earle that he feels called to the presidency because "something big" is going to happen? Is he prophetic? Or is Oliver Stone insinuating some sort of conspiracy theory?
3. Who, if anyone, does the film blame for the Iraq war decision?
4. How do you think George W. Bush's faith impacted him in his presidency?

The Family Corner

W. is rated PG-13, mostly for language. There is some discussion of sex, but no sex of nudity happens onscreen. There are a few scenes of war violence, but nothing too graphic. The main concern for parents might be the pervasive alcohol usage and smoking that Bush engages in as a young man. After all, parents might have a hard time explaining that this guy became president. Otherwise, W. presents an interesting and provocative film with a wide array of discussion topics for the whole family.

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