Movies with a Message
With the award season coming to an end, I couldn’t help but notice that a few films were a step above from the rest. Even more interesting was the fact that the films capture a glimpse into the lives of persons living with a disability and what they accomplished against all odds.
Film One – The King’s Speech
Winner of the academy award for: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (Colin Firth), Directing (Tom Hooper), and Original Screenplay.
Winner of the golden globes for: Best Actor (Colin Firth),
Synopsis: The story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.
Film Two: Temple Grandin
Winner of Golden Globe for: Outstanding Lead Actress (Clare Danes)
Winner of Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress (Clare Danes), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Julia Ormond), Outstanding Supporting Actor (David Strathairn), Outstanding Music Composition, Outstanding Directing (Mick Jackson)
Synopsis: A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.
Has anyone else seen these films? What did you think? How did it impact you?
