Name: ________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Finding Neverland – Film Notes
Memoirs of Childhood Unit
While watching the film, determine in the statements below are true or false. Then,
in your own words, explain your answer.
True or False??
#1: Mr. Barry is inspired by the boys at park.
True or False?
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#2: The three boys come from a poor family.
True or False?
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#3: Mr. Barry pretends that the dog is a dancing bear, but the children do not have a
good enough imagination to understand this.
True or False?
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#4: Mr. Barry’s wife is jealous of the mother of the three boys (Kate Winslet).
True or False?
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________
#5: The first time that the play Peter Pan was performed, the audience loved it.
True or False?
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________
#6: According to the movie, children make life more enjoyable and fun.
True or False?
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________
#7: After their mother dies, the three boys are adopted by Mr. Barry.
True or False?
Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________
REFLECTION:
Did you like the film? Why or why not? What truths does it expose about childhood?
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