PG-13 | 2h 1m | Drama, Holocaust | 2024
“White Bird: A Wonder Story,” directed by Marc Forster (“Finding Neverland” and “Christopher Robin”), is a World War II story, akin to “The Diary of Anne Frank.”
‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’: A Surprisingly Good Family Film
Given the Holocaust theme, one wouldn’t expect “White Bird” to be an engaging movie for children. It succeeds absolutely in modeling human kindness.
Sara (Ariella Glaser) looks on as Julien (Orlando Schwerdt) does his best Charlie Chaplin impression, in "White Bird: A Wonder Story." Larry Horricks/Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
