THE BREADWINNER: A+ 

As with The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea, Golden Globe-nominee The Breadwinner boasts simplistically breathtaking animation. But its true beauty lies in the heart of its story. After her father is arrested, a young girl named Parvana cuts her hair, disguising herself as a boy, to save her family from starvation. Equally moving and at times heartbreaking—a scene where Parvana’s mother is beaten for being outdoors during the day brought tears to my eyes—The Breadwinner reminds us of the importance of family and standing up for what is morally right in the face of adversity.

Sean Woodard 

The Breadwinner 

Starring Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, and Noorin Gulamgaus 

Written by Anita Doron and Deborah Ellis 

Directed by Nora Twomey 

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