The Color of Friendship

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Robert H. @Rwhobbs198 Jun 23 The Color of Friendship (2000) is a surprisingly thoughtful Disney Channel original that tackles one of the world's most difficult subjects—racism and apartheid-era South Africa—with more depth than one might expect from a television film. Based on a true story, the premise alone is compelling: a family expecting to host a Black South African student instead welcomes a white girl raised under apartheid into the home of a Black congressman. While the made-for-TV budget and occasionally lackluster performances are apparent, they never overshadow the heart of the story. The film does an admirable job exploring prejudice, understanding, and personal growth through the eyes of two families from very different worlds. Creative, heartfelt, and educational, The Color of Friendship is one of Disney's more meaningful productions. Easy to get lost in and proof that important stories can come from humble beginnings. See more D M @JoeyBidunce 04/29/2025 This was REALLY bad. Disney has lost it's way. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life 03/02/2025 A sweet and inspiring movie. I enjoyed it and the 2 lead performances were very good. Tim Treakle See more Rosana B @RosanaBotafogo 11/19/2022 Baseado em eventos reais sobre a amizade entre duas garotas, em um intercambio em que Piper Dellum uma garota negra dos Estados Unidos, recebe em sua residência por 4 meses Mahree Bok, uma garota branca da África do Sul do apartheid, no ano de 1977, que aprendem sobre tolerância e amizade, um filme lindíssimo, apaixonante, emocionante, necessário, isso nos anos 2000, mas necessário ainda, apesar que não estamos mentalmente distantes dos dias sombrios do Apartheid, nojento e vergonhoso… Chorei, dolorido... Filme simples e maravilhoso... See more 11/12/2021 Everyone should see this movie See more 06/11/2021 This is the most grounded DCOM to ever be made with its natural well spoken narrative and heart wrenching topics being expressed with organic characters. Color of Friendship really doesn't hold back on what it wants to present. Based on actual events this movie seamlessly transition to this medium for children. See more Read all reviews

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