Coming to theaters on March 28....AUDREY'S CHILDREN tells the untold true story of visionary British physician Dr. Audrey Evans. Dr. Evans was the first female Chief of Oncology in 1969 at the world-renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Dr. Evans battled sexism, medical conventions, and the even the doubts of her peers, but she persisted against all odds and developed the first Neuroblastoma Staging System, co-founded the first Ronald McDonald House for families of patients, and, ultimately, impacted the lives of millions of children and families around the world.
This movie was so heartwarming and inspiring. Dr. Evans never took no for an answer and did everything imaginable, even when it got her into a bit of trouble with CHOP, all for her children with cancer at the hospital.
I love that this movie is clean and rated PG, while telling a good, inspiring message.
Read my post about how to best support a friend with cancer.
Is Audrey's Children safe for kids?
The movie is rated PG, which means parental guidance suggested. I think it is a great movie for kids with a few exceptions. If your child is very sensitive or so empathetic towards other kids that it makes them excessively sad or worried, you might screen the movie prior to letting your kids watch it. The movie does highlight a few characters that are children with cancer, and death is mentioned often, in a tasteful manner. There is a scene where a child peacefully dies in the hospital bed from complications.
If your child is going through cancer treatments or has a sibling or close friend going through their cancer battle, you might want to screen this prior to letting them watch it. While it is inspiring and tells the story of a woman who started many things that have saved many kids, the mention of death from cancer might affect them negatively. Only you know your own child and how they may react.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who loves a good story. The acting is great, there is no "cheesiness" about it, and the overall heartwarming message will leave you with a good feeling.
I love the ending of the movie that shared this statistic: When Dr. Evans started her work, only 10 % of children with cancer survived, now nearly 80% survive.
Learn more about Audrey's Children and watch the preview below!