KRUSING AMERICA Selected & Reviewed by KIDS FIRST!

KRUSING AMERICA LINDA KRUSE Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - It's the oldest story known to man -- coming home -- but with a twist. After spending most of his life living outside the United States defending his country, where does a decorated 20-year Army soldier, back from the War, go home to if he's never really had a home? In this docu-series, Lt. Colonel Victor Krus and his family travel the country on a quest to find their home, sweet home. KRUSING AMERICA is the story of an American hero's search for an American hometown. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This film is part of a series designed for TV or a web series. As a travelogue, it takes the pop of a returning vet and his family who set out to see America. This episode focuses on their experience on Martha's Vineyard. Because it is short, at 24 minutes, I think it works. It's fast faced enough to hold your attention and, I think kids would be interested in watching it. I did test it with one child who said she enjoyed it. She gave it a 3 out of 5 star rating so I will do the same. Recommended for KIDS FIRST! Festival. Runtime: 24 minutes  KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12

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