McFarland USA Movie Review & Tamale Recipe

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We received a copy of Disney’s McFarland, USA for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

McFarland , USA is available on Disney Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD June 2nd.

In the tradition of Disney sports movies comes "McFarland, USA" based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles. This heartwarming drama follows novice runners who strive to build a cross-country team under Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) in their predominantly Latino high school. Everyone has a lot to learn about each other, but when Coach realizes the boys' exceptional running ability, things change. Beyond their talent, it's the power of family, commitment to each other and work ethic that transform them into champions — helping them achieve their own American dream.
 

Disneynature Bears Movie Review + Activity Sheets [DVD/Blu-ray]

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Bears is now available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital, HD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), and On-Demand!

I am a huge fan of Disneynature films and when I got a chance to review the new True Life Adventure movie Bears, I was beyond delighted. The film follows the life of a mother bear, Sky, and her two cubs, Scout and Amber for the cub's first year as they fight for survival in the vast wilderness of Alaska.

Interested in learning about bears? Want printable activity sheets and coloring pages to continue the fun? Be sure to download the FREE 12 pages of Bears activity sheets at the end of this post.

Bears had me hooked from the first scene.
The Alaska National Park where Bears was filmed is absolutely breathtaking. The photography is so beautifully done that you feel like you are transported to the Alaskan wilderness. I can't even begin to imagine the challenges the photographers faced while filming. Be sure to watch till the credits at the end to get a glimpse of the plane they used in filming and some of their camera set ups. Shooting wolves, bear up close and personal - awe inspiring. Shooting salmon running up stream while standing in frigid water - wow!