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Movies that inspire... - 5/25/2009 6:21:36 PM
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Concerto
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Hi all:
I am looking for your recommendations for movies that inspire..movies that motivate you to "be all that you can be" so to speak. Personally, a few that come to mind include:
Akeelah and the Bee
Facing the Giants
Thanks...
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/26/2009 3:00:10 AM
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I recently saw "Welcome to Paradise" starring Crystal Bernard. It's definitely a family movie, as she plays a minister transferred to a small Texas town. She uses her offbeat charm and genuine love for others to overcome obstacles and set an example of Christ-like love. Without being preachy, the movie handles greed, ecclesiastical power-mongering, racism, helping the homeless, dealing with bullies and even dyslexia. She overcomes not by fighting fire with fire, but by standing on her convictions and seeking the best in others, even those who oppose her.
All without a curse word or exposed flesh!
Another one I like is "Edge of America". It's the fact based story of how an urban African American man coaches a girl's basket ball team at a reservation HS to be champions. He learns that there is more to life than trying to be in control of everything, and his students learn that they can overcome many obstacles if they set their minds to it.
< Message edited by c_h_b -- 5/26/2009 3:06:59 AM >
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/26/2009 9:29:48 AM
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- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring
- LOTR: The Two Towers
- LOTR: The Return of the King
- Star Wars (Episode IV: A New Hope)
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- Independence Day
- Tora! Tora! Tora!
- Finding Nemo
- Titanic
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/26/2009 10:40:37 AM
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Akeelah & the Bee ROCKS!
My first thought was "Mr. Holland's Opus".....he takes what was to be considered a "temporary" position....and STILL gives it all he's got. The "typical" person would have regarded it as "just" a temporary thing...and simply "walked through the motions", as if it really didn't matter....since, afterall, it was "just temporary"....
thankfully, when i was in high school....our band director was a "Mr. Holland"....so much passion for teaching and for music. And, for really not much in 'return' (that one could immediately see)...
Shawshank Redemption - A story about HOPE...and, never giving up....
Gran Torino - talk to your neighbors, and find out who they REALLY are (instead of just who you THINK they are...), you just may be surprised....
Pursuit of Happyness....it's NEVER too late to find a career-path that you're passionate about....and no matter how bad your current situation is...things can always get better....with determination....
I am sure if I sat here...i could come up with dozens more....
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/26/2009 12:26:30 PM
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Sister Act, Sister Act 2, Something to Sing About, Forrest Gump, The Other Side of the Mountain, Chariots of Fire.
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/30/2009 10:39:03 PM
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Facing the Giants (that's a good choice)
Fireproof
A Walk to Remember
Love Comes Softly Series
Saving Sarah Cain (I think that's the right name)
Hope that helps you...
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 5/31/2009 12:24:16 AM
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 6/25/2009 7:39:46 PM
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 7/8/2009 7:53:29 AM
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A few days ago I saw Autism: The Musical. It's a documentary about a project put together by a mother of a child with severe autism. She used music and acting in an attempt to bring a group of kids out of their own little worlds.
It runs the full spectrum of emotions. Joy, sadness, triumph, heartbreak, laughter.
A great film, I thought.
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RE: Movies that inspire... - 7/8/2009 9:44:24 AM
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The Natural - old baseball player who makes good and doesn't sell out
Miracle - American hockey team wins the Olympics
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