Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
age 10+
Positive messages, some spicy texts in the recorded event.
What is the story?
BEYONCE BOWL is a 13-minute NFL halftime show featuring Beyonce with hundreds of supporting acts in her hometown of Houston in December 2024.
Is it good?
If you missed the live halftime show, now is your chance to watch this extraordinary performance event on streaming. In just 13 minutes, Beyoncé Bowl it is filled with the aroma of Americana from its landmark Cowboy Carter album, beautiful vocals and – to be expected – fantastic choreography and fashion. The event featured hundreds of performers showcasing a variety of backgrounds and styles. This is well worth a quarter of an hour of your time.
Talk to your kids about…
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Families can discuss the idea of streaming a 13-minute halftime show live online, as Netflix has done with Beyoncé Bowl. Would you watch other editions of this event? Why or why not?
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Describe the teamwork you think goes into planning, dressing, choreographing and performing a show like this. Where could you go for more information?
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What other performers, performances and references did you recognize in this show?
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What do the statements say about the roots of country music and cowboy/rodeo culture Cowboy Carter and this halftime show make? Where can you find more information about it?
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