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Thomas and his family move to a new home where he starts at a new school. All he wants to do is to fit in, but when his pregnant mother has to take things easy, he is put in charge of his autistic older brother, Charlie. Thomas, with the help of his new girlfriend, Jackie, then faces his biggest challenge yet. The central themes of the film revolve around the importance of accepting and loving your family.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some crude language and some sexual references
Principal Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collete, and Gemme Ward
Director: Elissa Down
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- Bus Ride The Black Balloon
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Thomas is forced to ride the “special” bus with his autistic brother to school.
Themes: Appearances, Embarrassment, Anxiety, Vanity, Self-Conscience, Special Needs, Awkward
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2:48
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- Charlie Is Charlie The Black Balloon
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Thomas asks his father if he ever wishes that his autistic son, Charlie, was normal.
Themes: Family, Acceptance, Caring, Parenting, Sanctity of Life, Responsibility, Special Needs
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1:32
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- Grocery Store The Black Balloon
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Charlie throws a fit at the checkout line at the grocery store when they have to put back a few items.
Themes: Parenting, Anger, Embarrassment, Sensitivity, Special Needs, Awkward
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2:01
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- School Teasing The Black Balloon
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Thomas must defend his autistic brother from the school bullies at school.
Themes: Embarrassment, Protection, Sensitivity, Confrontation, Bully, Special Needs, Teasing, Mocking, Humiliation
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1:50
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