The Premise
During our screening, we had a chance to have the show introduced by Dan Silver, Disney+ Vice President of Non-Fiction Content. The "origin story" of this series is just as sweet as the show itself. The idea came from Silver's son while they were walking to see Spiderman: Homecoming. His son was talking about kids that he knows as everyday heroes which brought the idea to Silver, who was working at Marvel at the time. From there, the idea began taking shape. The series selects a different kid in each episode who is doing incredible things.
This is definitely a show to watch with the whole family. It's a perfect conversation starter on a number of topics - namely, to quote Walt himself, "it's kind of fun to do the impossible!" In the episode we saw, and others that I'm aware of, kids and their families have some definite challenges facing them, but they choose to not let anything hold them down. Others highlight kids in tremendous acts of service to others. They are stories of heart and perseverance with life lessons for all of us. We have the ability to make the world a better place, one small act at a time!
At our screening, we were shown one of the episodes. I'm not going to tell you which one or ruin any "plot points" for you so you can enjoy it with your family, but I will say to bring the tissues. Maybe I'm just a big softie, or maybe it's being a mom, or maybe it's being an educator, but I love stories of incredible kids doing incredible things! I cried along with the mom as she talked about coming to terms with her son's struggles and as she talked about his courage to overcome EVERY obstacle in front of him. I cried with his coach as he talked about the inspiration he has been for the team. And I cried as the gifted artists at Marvel turned his story into a one-of-a-kind comic book. That's something cool they are doing for each story they feature on the series and families can read the comics online after watching each episode!
I can't wait to watch this with my kids. While I think my 7 year old will enjoy it more than my 4 year old, I will certainly watch it with both of them so they can see the amazing stories of other kids! Regardless of whether you are a Marvel fan or not, this is something you won't want to miss.
About Marvel Hero Project
In life, it doesn't take wearing a suit of iron, carrying a mythical hammer or swinging from spider webs to be a real hero. Sometimes the person who can make a positive difference in the world is the person who simply sees a problem and has the passion to find a creative solution. And in Marvel's Hero Project, the new Disney+ series, those people are kids. Like the girl who helps loved ones with Alzheimer's make connections through puzzles or a boy who grows an urban garden to feed the hungry, despite his family financial hardships. The first non-scripted reality series from Marvel Entertainment takes an up close and personal look at the lives of twenty amazing kids from across the country, each of whom is doing remarkable things to help his or her community. Each week, Marvel surprises these young heroes, who have dedicated themselves to performing selfless acts of bravery, kindness, and betterment, by welcoming them into Marvel's Hero Project, inspiring viewers of all ages.
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Marvel Hero Project springs into action on November 12th! Don't miss an episode of this inspiring series!!