Most viewers will relate to this striking film! For anyone who has experienced peer pressure, or kept difficult experiences private, or dealt with high school problems, you will see yourself in this movie.
A big snowstorm hits just before the holidays and the kids are scheduled to be sent home early. For some kids, their parents don’t get the message right away and the kids are whisked off to the library. The power begins to fail due to the storm, and then the generator goes out and the kids and one teacher find blankets to huddle in and stay warm. This storm results in the kids becoming better acquainted and sharing secrets, including a boy’s father dying in Iraq and they learn about a diabetic boy.
The themes include confiding in others and that there are not many differences in people; that everyone battles some sort of problem. We award this wonderful film five Doves, our best rating and we recommend it for all ages.
