Peril with a capital "P." This show is a do-not-try-this-at-home primer. However, Bloom always researches his adventures, makes sure that he emphasizes his safety and that of others.
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Viewers will learn the nuts and bolts of skydiving, SCUBA diving, and rock climbing. Bloom takes his risks seriously, integrating meditation, communication, and self-awareness into his extreme adventures.
Positive Messages
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Find a good teacher, but be a good student. Self-discovery is a valuable pursuit. Face your fears. Overcome fears by facing them. Challenge yourself. Take risks safely. Take responsibility. Don't give up. Advocate for yourself. Family first. Recognize your vulnerabilities. Consequences are real. Be of service. Learn protocols. Be disciplined.
Positive Role Models
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Orlando Bloom comes off as being very grounded in this show, despite his thirst for adventure. He tells his teachers that he has children and a partner and that his risks need to allow him to return home for them. He has a spiritual practice (Buddhism) that grounds him. He checks and double checks everything before he goes on an adventure, and knows very well that he's not immortal.
Diverse Representations
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Most of the people in this show are White and able-bodied people. A few people who serve as teachers to Bloom are people of color.
Parents need to know that Orlando Bloom: To the Edge is a reality show in which the actor engages in risky behavior in the name of extreme sports. This show can seem like a do-not-try-this-at-home primer, but Bloom always researches his adventures, making sure that he emphasizes his and others' safety. Educational content includes step-by-step processes that precede extreme sports. Language includes "s--t," "God," and occasional bleeped-out F-bombs. Look for lessons in self-control and communication. In English.
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What's the Story?
In ORLANDO BLOOM: TO THE EDGE, actor Orlando Bloom admits that his biggest fear is not being able to face his fears. His concern is that if he doesn't face his fears, that fears will "consume" him. He decides to take on three extremely dangerous sports to challenge himself mentally, physically, and emotionally. How will he be changed by his quest? Will he walk away unscathed?
An engaging and soulful answer to the question of whether the world need to watch another celebrity push himself to the edge. Orlando Bloom is part wild man, part monk in Orlando Bloom: To the Edge. He understands the power of storytelling, and seems to hope his viewers are interested in learning by watching him doing.
Although his adrenaline-seeking smacks of obsession at times, Bloom is careful in his indulgences. He takes precautions, admits his weaknesses -- and he reflects. But make no mistake, thrills are the stuff of Bloom's dreams. Parents and teens who are looking for an electric jolt of inspiration will enjoy this one the most.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about self-control in Orlando Bloom: To the Edge. Why is it important when taking on risky endeavors?
Orlando Bloom uses communication to help keep himself safe during his extreme adventures. How does talking about things to people with experience help keep you safe?
In this show, the viewer can see Bloom gathering the courage to do difficult things. Do you have a process that helps you build courage?
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