Geez. I actually thought I had "Lorenzo's Oil" on my list...thanks for the reminder. I don't remember the disability part of Anne Frank...maybe I was too focused on the other aspects of the story.
I'd personally consider them more about mental illness than disability, though obviously there's some overlap there. I've tried to stick with physical/developmental disabilities.
I've seen a couple small wonders lately...God's Army is about the Mormon Church and their missionaries...a very beautiful film. I also have fallen in love with a Frank Whaley film...the title is something like "Gone to Coney Island, Be Back by Five"...wonderful film about mental illness, friendship...powerful!
Okay...new addition, and highly recommended...Miracle in Lane 2...a Disney movie about Justin Yoder, a young man with spina bifida who won the National Soap Box Derby...excellent film!
hmmm....interesting addition...I'll have to pull out that CD and listen to the song again. I think Mellencamp himself could probably have several songs on the list. "Now more than ever," "Authority Song" and "Case 795" all come to mind.
"We are the World"...nice edition...Of course, I must confess I preferred the European one "Do They Know It's Christmas?" I'll have to ponder the whole Billy Joel one...I adore the song, and am listening to it right now. Thanks for the suggestions.
I recently rented it...definitely fits in with subject matter...still deciding if i can list it as a fave. :0 hmmmm, probably will. thanks for the reminder.
For me, that was part of the power of watching "Forrest Gump." It tremendously reinforced the idea to me that disability is an illusion that we create that inhibits our greatness. When I let go of the illusion of disability, I am free to achieve anything my heart desires. I loved how it was presented, and while it was obviously fictional, and certainly not an accurate portrayal of physical challenges in many ways...I feel it created a wonderfully enlightened view of us as human beings.
Geez. I actually thought I had "Lorenzo's Oil" on my list...thanks for the reminder. I don't remember the disability part of Anne Frank...maybe I was too focused on the other aspects of the story.
It has been a long time since I saw "Lost in Yonkers" and I honestly don't remember the disability piece...what is it? I'm not familiar with "Molly."
I'd personally consider them more about mental illness than disability, though obviously there's some overlap there. I've tried to stick with physical/developmental disabilities.
I've seen a couple small wonders lately...God's Army is about the Mormon Church and their missionaries...a very beautiful film. I also have fallen in love with a Frank Whaley film...the title is something like "Gone to Coney Island, Be Back by Five"...wonderful film about mental illness, friendship...powerful!
Okay...new addition, and highly recommended...Miracle in Lane 2...a Disney movie about Justin Yoder, a young man with spina bifida who won the National Soap Box Derby...excellent film!
wonderful....hadn't even thought of it.
hmmm....interesting addition...I'll have to pull out that CD and listen to the song again. I think Mellencamp himself could probably have several songs on the list. "Now more than ever," "Authority Song" and "Case 795" all come to mind.
"We are the World"...nice edition...Of course, I must confess I preferred the European one "Do They Know It's Christmas?" I'll have to ponder the whole Billy Joel one...I adore the song, and am listening to it right now. Thanks for the suggestions.
I recently rented it...definitely fits in with subject matter...still deciding if i can list it as a fave. :0 hmmmm, probably will. thanks for the reminder.
I haven't seen this film, but will have to rent it. Thanks for the tip!
actually, Forrest as a child did wear braces on his legs. :)
I'm really going to have to watch this one again...
For me, that was part of the power of watching "Forrest Gump." It tremendously reinforced the idea to me that disability is an illusion that we create that inhibits our greatness. When I let go of the illusion of disability, I am free to achieve anything my heart desires. I loved how it was presented, and while it was obviously fictional, and certainly not an accurate portrayal of physical challenges in many ways...I feel it created a wonderfully enlightened view of us as human beings.
I have a vague recollection of this film...will have to find it and watch it again. Thanks, Richard
I love Alfre Woodward in just about anything, but yes, as I recall I did enjoy this one...I'll go rent it again. thanks.
richard