Live to Lead
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Live to Lead
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Live to Lead is a docuseries that spotlights remarkable people who have done amazing things serving others and working for a more equal world. A lot of historical video footage is shown, some of it violent, and mature topics are discussed that may not be suitable for younger viewers. These include mentions of people being physically and sexually abused, drug addiction, wartime experiences, and death. Sensitive and sometimes upsetting topics like racism, sexism, and the death penalty are discussed in detail.
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What's the Story?
Produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, LIVE TO LEAD is a docuseries that features direct-to-camera interviews and historical background on a different inspirational leader in each episode. The majority of those featured are women and/or people of color and the topics covered include institutional racism and sexism, government and police oppression, drug abuse, and the death penalty.
Is It Any Good?
Impactful and surprisingly personal, the latest docuseries produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will grip viewers from the very beginning whether they're fans of the couple or not. That's because Live to Lead barely features them, focusing instead on telling the stories of some of the world's most inspirational leaders. The series illustrates the impact that one person can have while also highlighting the vital support their loved ones provided on the journey. It's beautifully shot and contains the perfect mix of archival footage and modern interviews to draw the viewer into the story, doing an excellent job of providing context for the subjects' accomplishments and showing the challenges that they had to overcome along the way.
The score further helps to give the show an impressively cinematic feel and there are many inspiring messages throughout, including the importance of using one's talents to make the world a better place for those who are less fortunate. Even the most stoic of viewers may be surprised to find themselves succumbing to goosebumps as they watch. And when parents do watch, make sure to include the kids, as Live to Lead offers example after example of the importance of working toward a more equal and just world.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how setbacks and perseverance are present in every one of the stories presented in Live to Lead. Can you think of a time when you persevered through a setback to accomplish something big? How did it feel? Was it worth it?
Each of the people featured also displayed an impressive mix of not only courage and integrity, but also curiosity. Why are each of these three things essential when working to be a change-making leader? How does curiosity, especially, play a role?
How are do the people featured in each episode display empathy and compassion? Why are these such important character traits in a functional society? What would happen if no one was capable of experiencing either?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 31, 2022
- Cast: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Activism
- Character Strengths: Compassion, Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: January 6, 2023
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