Mr. Watson wrote a terrific review of Oscar-nominated Omar (2013) for the site.
Omar (2013) is a Palestinian film that presents the political conflict that divides this Middle Eastern territory through the perspective of its young people. It is filmed in Arabic with English subtitles, and in addition to profanity and gun violence, it contains scenes of intense and extreme, bloody torture. It is absolutely not for young children, but older teenagers should be able to handle watching it. Parents are advised to use their best judgment.
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