Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

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Teddy B Heartwarming and incisive enough documentary that is heartily interspersed with animated segments that don't overstay their welcome. Charles. M. Schulz's interview on some of the last days of his life is especially gut-wrenching and provide a more personal connection between himself and the characters of his strips, Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/24 Full Review ahmad m A great documentary giving gratitude to Charles M Shultz, creator of the Peanuts strip. It features what he said himself about the comics, takes the views of those who were close to him, and notable figures who were impacted by it, and how the comic strip speaks to the world as a whole. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review ma'ark t I would have liked this to dig a little bit deeper. However, it was a very slick and brief explainer of things. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review spencer p Lighter than what I would have hoped for, this latest retrospective of "Sparky"'s life and the milestones of Peanuts' history is nonetheless still a happy time for the fans in all of us. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Loved the movie with the history and evolution of each character shown, great to see the man behind the cartoons i loved was a caring and humble human being. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review ranny l A deeper look into an integral part of American childhood, Who Are You, Charlie Brown? provides viewers with a blast from the past and some intriguing background information about the creation and nuances of the Peanuts comic universe. Packaged in documentary format, the show centers on Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, and his life. Using animated vignettes from Charlie Brown, the viewer learns how Schulz's childhood and many parts of his own life plus the lives of those near and dear to him influenced several prominent characters and motifs in the award-winning Peanuts series. Some examples include the Little Red-Haired Girl, Franklin Armstrong, Lucy and Pig-Pen. Interviews with Schulz's widow, his close acquaintances, famous viewers and the people who brought Charlie Brown to life on-screen help paint an enthralling picture of the pensive and talented Schulz, as well as the context and subtext behind his legendary series. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? is exactly what a biopic should be. Its length of about 50 minutes is perfect; its storytelling seamless; its animation immaculate. The interviews with people such as Drew Barrymore, a longtime Peanuts lover, and the archival footage and voiceovers of Mr. Schulz himself add great depth and emotion to the film. The sequence with Mr. Schulz, in his last days whilst battling cancer, describes his reaction to the overwhelming love he received for the Charlie Brown cartoons and will certainly make you tear up a bit. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? has a clear mission - to answer the question posed in its title. This it does with efficiency, thoroughness and liveliness. However, a deeper message is posed in the framing of Schulz as a man who takes inspiration from both high points and low points in his life when creating art. For artists and non-artists, channeling elements of your life, whether happy or sad, positive or negative, to add poignant emotions to your work is an immensely powerful tool. I give Who Are You, Charlie Brown? 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 9 to 18, plus adults. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? debuts globally Friday, June 25 on Apple TV+. Check it out! by Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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