The Good Lie

In the midst of civil war in Sudan, a Sudanese village is devastated by soldiers and the surviving children seek safety by making the trek to a Kenyan refugee camp a thousand miles away. Four eventually make it to the U.S. and must endure the difficult assimilation to American life while dealing with issues of employment, immigration, technology and other potential threats.They receive help along the way from a tough-minded employment agency counselor (Reese Witherspoon).

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ClearPlay’s main work on The Good Lie deals with some disturbing scenes of violence and cruelty, most of which occur in the first half hour, and a scene involving urination. There are also instances of language, though these are brief. The ClearPlayed version is appropriate for teens and above, recognizing that there are still unsettling moments that deal with children. The theme emphasizes the importance of family, and the idea of lying for the greater good is also brought up.

Is The Good Lie a source of cinematic truth?...

The movie is a fictional film based on the true events of 3,600 Sudanese refugees relocated to the United States. It has the feel of being Hollywood-ized, especially in the humorous scenes which are sprinkled throughout the landscape. Didn’t matter. I still cried like a baby.

Marty Nabhan, ClearPlay Trekker

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence, brief strong language and drug use; 110 mins; Directed by Philippe Falardeau