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Content & Trigger Warnings for The Secret Life of Bees (2008)

4 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, The Secret Life of Bees (2008) contains 4 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a parent, Child abuse / harm to children.

The most severe warnings are for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5), Death of a parent (severity 4/5).

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Identity & Discrimination

3/5Depicted

Racially motivated violence and threats

4/5Depicted

Racial violence and discrimination in 1960s South Carolina

Mental Health & Emotional

4/5Depicted

Mother's death by suicide is central to the story

Violence & Physical Harm

3/5Depicted

Child neglect and emotional abuse

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