For those who know the movie Annie really well...

[bumbershoot]

I've never seen it. I was a drama geek, but since CA schools had their music and singing budgets cut in the 70s we did ONLY plays, NO musicals. And I kinda HATE most musicals so that was lucky for me.

Therefore, I can't imagine showing it to a group of students, because they will be *singing those songs*, those obnoxious songs, forevermore.

 

[phorsenuf]

Leapin' Lizards!!!!

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Can ya guess where I got it from.

 

[JenM]

I've never seen it. I was a drama geek, but since CA schools had their music and singing budgets cut in the 70s we did ONLY plays, NO musicals. And I kinda HATE most musicals so that was lucky for me.

Therefore, I can't imagine showing it to a group of students, because they will be *singing those songs*, those obnoxious songs, forevermore.

And since my love of musicals started with seeing Annie as an 8-year-old, all the more reason to start the kids off with that one. The songs are not obnoxious, it's a great little story, and it's a terrific musical.

 

[Disneyland1084]

That's the name of my business. Leaping lizards Travel.

Can ya guess where I got it from.

Annie!!!

 

[DisneyJen0504]

I'm not a parent or teacher. That said, I was six when Annie came out (Carol Burnett version). I and every little girl I knew saw it multiple times in the theater and rented it constantly when it came out on videotape. I'm a theater geek, and pretty much every kid I know has been in a stage production.
Wow, I can't even fathom what the world is coming to when some of you are saying Annie is inappropriate for school They showed Thriller at my elementary school carnival. Have things changed that much since the '80s?

Yes things have changed that much since the 80s. I too loved the movie as a child. But what was "considered" harmless and innocent for children 20 years ago is more often than not, considered inappropriate now.

The movie teaches several huge, important lessons about courage, love, trust, faith...it's kind of like a Disney movie with the obvious yet comedic villains who get their due in the end. For those who are mentioning the orphanage scenes, don't forget that Daddy Warbucks doesn't just "rescue" Annie, he also takes care of every single girl in the orphanage (as shown in the last scene, when they're all at the party in their expensive new clothes). Miss Hannigan is shown as a sympathetic character who is forgiven and invited to the party after she stops Rooster from chasing Annie. Excellent lessons in overcoming adversity, positive depictions of foster/adoptive families and the love that they develop...how could any of that be offensive or inappropriate?

I personally think it is a stretch to say it is okay to show Annie in school because it teaches important lessons. I agree it may teach some positive lessons but they are better left to watching with parents who can discuss what happens in the film as it may or may not relate to the child.
There is no such thing as a Daddy Warbucks who can come in and "rescue" a bunch of girls from an orphanage. Just like many movies, alls well that ends well but not without drinking, a few choice words, and abusive behavior.

In school you are better off sticking to the warm and fuzzy movies that teach all those important life lessons without inappropriate behaviors being depicted. Times have changed.

 

[palmtreegirl]

There's a newer version of Annie that was made for TV that's tamer-

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0207972/