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Best Movies Streaming for Families (July 2021)
Looking for something to watch together during the dog days of summer? We’ve got you covered with a few suggestions.

Plugged In Picks, Books: Everything Sad is Untrue: (a True Story)
So, you’re a teen looking for a good book to while away some time in the sun with, huh?

The Plugged In Show, Episode 84: Fat Monica and the Rest of Us
Some things seem a lot clearer when we can look back at them with the benefit of time and, perhaps, cultural progress.

Music Is Powerful. ‘Summer of Soul’ Tells Us So.
You’ve probably never heard of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. But for those who attended, it was life changing.

Plugged In Picks, Movies: Blue Miracle
It’s an engaging story (now streaming on Netflix) about a real-life contest that ended with real-life redemption.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 83: When Antiheroes Become Our Heroes
Back in the day on TV, good was good, evil was evil, and never the twain would meet. But now, of course, they meet all the time.

Want to Get Your Kids Off Screens This Summer? Try Some Audio Options.
If you’re looking for something to stimulate your kids minds while balancing screen time, why don’t you try these audiobook and audio drama options?

Three Sweet, New Films for the Fathers in Our Lives
Each of these films has their own content concerns, which you can read about in our reviews, but they also each have their own merit and heartfelt messages about what it truly means to be a father.

Plugged In Picks, TV: Eden
It has some nice messages about purpose and family. It’s also got a few problems, so be sure to check out our review before you check out the show.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 82: What’s the Draw With Dystopian Drama?
We can’t promise that we’ll engage in a battle royale over scarce resources, but we can guarantee a lively conversation.
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