But don't let modern stereotypes of solemn and dusty maestros color your expectations. When the young son of Rembrandt's neighbor decides to strike out on his own, Rembrandt takes him into his home and together they learn and grow. This is a highly emotional and poignant production, a rich composition of art, history and human nature skillfully painted by a filmmaker who knows his palette. Come take a look at the Farm Country Ahead with friendly host Rusty, and the whole family will get a kick out of learning the many steps involved in growing and preparing food.
Kids get a close-up view of the huge machines that grow and harvest crops.
But what will really get them jazzed is seeing how manure is used on the farm. Silly, expressive and just downright fun, the animated vegetable characters are delicious to watch as they hop and sing and conduct pie-throwing wars. In Chicken Run one hen dreams of a free-range lifestyle but her persistent efforts to break free are repeatedly thwarted . . . Some sophisticated humor might escape younger viewers, but the story line won't be lost on older kids. All will come away with a good appreciation for teamwork.