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THE LAUGHING PIZZA FAMILY BAND

A wholesome, family-friendly concert documentary for viewers of all ages.

2012NR46 minutesLittle Bean Family EntertainmentDocumentary/Concert Movie
Worth the trip.
ENTERTAINMENT QUALITY ★★★★ 3 / 4 Entertaining music and good cinematography.
FAMILY CONTENT Family +3 on the +4 to −4 scale Clean, positive, and safe for viewers of all ages.
CONTENT LEVELS NONE → HEAVY
Language None
Violence None
Sex None
Nudity None
BEST FOR Children, parents, and adults who enjoy family music.
NOT FOR No audience is excluded by the content.
CONTENT IN ONE LINE None worth flagging.
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Should You Watch It?

If you want a clean, cheerful program the whole family can watch together, this is an easy choice. The film combines concert performances with behind-the-scenes moments from the Schlosser family’s travels, rehearsals, and musical work.

Its music is created specifically for children and young people, while its message encourages family togetherness and generosity toward people in need. The production is not flawless: some interview audio could be louder. But the source review finds it entertaining, wholesome, and safe for everyone.

Choose it for a family movie night, a children’s gathering, or any time you want music with positive values. Yes—THE LAUGHING PIZZA FAMILY BAND is worth the trip for viewers of all ages.

The Story

NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISES

Billy, Lisa, and Emily Schlosser are a father, mother, and daughter who perform together as Laughing Pizza. The documentary follows their family as they tour America, rehearse, meet other musicians, and perform original music for children and young people.

Interviews explain why Billy and Lisa decided to create music with a positive message for their daughter and other families. Concert footage shows the family bringing people together through music.

Is It Any Good?

Three stars means this is a good, entertaining family program with some modest technical limitations. The cinematography is good, the composition is clear, and the music provides plenty of fun.

The film works especially well as a “docu-concert,” moving between performance footage, travel, rehearsals, and interviews. The main weakness is that the audio during some interview segments could be louder. Still, the source review finds the result entertaining and enjoyable for the entire family.

The Worldview

The film presents a strong moral worldview without direct references to God or the Bible. It celebrates parents taking responsibility for the kind of music children hear and promotes music that is family-friendly, positive, and designed to bring children and adults together.

It also highlights generosity toward the impoverished and hungry. The family promotes the belief that giving to others brings a greater return, and it supports nutritious food efforts for malnourished people in places such as East Africa.

The film’s values align with biblical concern for others, even though it does not identify those values as explicitly Christian. Scripture says, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). That outward-looking spirit is central to the film’s message.

Movieguide® worldview codes: BB, C — preserved for our database, awards research and the annual Report to the Entertainment Industry. What the codes mean →

The Content Guide

The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.

Content Summary

Strong moral worldview with light Christian values includes performance footage and interviews of two parents and their daughter’s tours throughout America to promote moral, family-friendly music for kids that brings children and parents/adults together with the joy of music, and they advocate for the impoverished and hungry; no foul language; no violence; no nudity; no alcohol; no smoking/drug use; and, no objectionable content.

Talk About It

Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.

01

Billy and Lisa wanted music with a positive message for their daughter. How can families choose entertainment that encourages what is true, honorable, and good?

Philippians 4:8 · Proverbs 4:23
02

The family makes music together and brings families together through that music. What activities help your family grow closer?

Deuteronomy 6:6–7 · Colossians 3:16
03

The film highlights giving to people who are hungry and impoverished. What is one practical way your family could care for someone in need?

James 2:15–17 · 2 Corinthians 9:7
04

The family works toward a dream while traveling and performing together. How can you pursue a goal while still caring well for the people around you?

Philippians 2:3–4 · Galatians 6:9–10

The Final Word

THE LAUGHING PIZZA FAMILY BAND is a clean, entertaining family program with good music, positive values, and no objectionable content. Some interview audio could be stronger, but viewers of all ages can enjoy this wholesome celebration of music, family, and generosity. WORTH THE TRIP.

THE VERDICT Worth the trip.

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