d-wilt Review of Children on Their Birthdays

Children on Their Birthdays (2002)

Excellent for bringing back fond memories of post WWII life in America.

[10/10 · 6 August 2004]

I stumbled on 'Children' on TV yesterday. Became totally engrossed in the story and by the end found myself crying for those years of innocence lost and not sure what young Americans have gained. This is a film for those who want to look back through a rosy lens and see ourselves as we wish we were. It may not be Truman's story but he would have enjoyed it. I was brought up in the North in the 40's, 50', and 60's and did not experience the discrimination that Truman did. But for the rest--it's my mom, my dad, my neighbors and me.

Thanks to the producers for breathing life into this story.