Homelessness Movie Reviews Samples For Students

Director Peter Levin's movie, Homeless to Harvard, which starred Thora Birch in the role of female protagonist Elizabeth Murray, is a true to life story of "Liz" as she struggled to become a better person than what she saw in her parents. Growing up in the Bronx, she realized early on that she belongs to a dysfunctional family consisted of a sister and drug addicts as parents. Despite the grim realities of life, Liz managed to get excellent grades even though she seldom attended school and would only attend the last couple of weeks before the exams. Her mother decides to separate from ...

Inside Job: Story of the Crisis

The Oscar winning movie “Inside Job” is a documentary on the financial crisis of 2008, showing a chain of events leading up to the final crisis and the aftermath following. Inside Job takes its cue from the Reagan administrations move to relax rules on banks and other business during the 1980’s, leading to a huge boom in the financial sector. Over the next 30 years, the gradual removal of rules continued such as the dropping of the Glass-Steagall barrier between deposit and investment banking. The growth of the securitization market at the same time lead to a boom ...

The Pursuit Of Happiness Summary

Movie is a form of art just like literature, music and paintings but movie is much beyond that. Movie is a pictorial representation of a story one reads in a book. Movie is an expression of life in motion as one sees in paintings. Movie is a medley of colors and sound which provide a gateway to its audience from all the worries of life for a short while. Movie is a means of escape from the reality of life to find solace in something more cheerful. During Great Depression when people were bogged down with the distressing economic condition of the country, many Americans find something ...

David Mayom's description of his experiences as a lost boy and life afterwards

The movie entitled Lost Boys of Sudan certainly talks about a number of boys who were compelled to flee their residential homes for various refugee camps, USA as well as the European nations States during the civil warfare that took place in Sudan. An astonishing voyage across Africa took away the lives of some people. David Mayom, who is the writer of the film, points out that those who survived were frequently left having no family as well as no optimisms for going back home. However, the Lost Boys did not disregard their mother country, Sudan or rather their ...

Though not always elitist, movies are excellent at reflecting the reality and human history, just as poetry and prose are. The movie industry was being developed over the 20th century while the human civilization was being shaken by major military collisions, be they regional or conflicts of world proportions. There was no way the movie industry could sit sluggish in the circumstances, with film directors addressing the most vital social issues of the day. Genocide is one of grimmest crimes committed during the conflicts. Atrocious was the genocide of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and Jews in Nazi Germany – ...

Introduction

Set in the timeframe of 1981, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ is based on the real life story of Chris Gardner who ascended from a destitute to a stock market magnate. Cast in the role of Gardner, Will Smith did an astounding job in essaying the character to perfection. The movie bagged many accolades and awards upon its release in 2006. The most notable one was the Academy Award rewarded to Will Smith for best male actor. The opening scene gives a glimpse of the phrase ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ as mentioned by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence that the Americans are ...

The Displaced Person movie review

How often in life some considerable things that are passing by people prefer not to perceive at all. It is easer to fence yourself off the obscure situation, to take the role of the unbiased arbitrator and just observe. However, there comes a day that all your indifference will strike a knock-down blow. To prevent such an unpleasant moment or avoid these consequences at all you should learn to take every event in life into your own consideration and try to experience them as an instructive lesson. If you recognize your own fears and make efforts to overcome them ...

The video “Slum Cities: A Shifting World” is among the most viewed films on YouTube, given its ability to provide real information regarding some of the world’s largest slums. Fundamentally, the film looks at the move of masses from the rural settings to urban centres and the manner in which such cities deal with the transitions. Directed by CBC News Canada, the film “Slum Cities: A Shifting World” provides a report of two mega slums; the Dharavi in India, and another one in Rio de Janeiro. As noted in the film, millions of people across the world often ...

Hotel Rwanda is the portrayal of a violent disagreement between the radical nationalist Hutus, who waged war on the Tutsis. The Tutsis were considered a minority but had still been granted power over the area by the Belgian colonies when they departed. The film follows this disagreement in power and how it brings about discriminations and prejudice, eventually leading to ruthless acts of violence such as genocidal massacres. The film also follows one man, Paul Rusesabagina. He is a Hutu and a successful hotel manager who is doing well for himself and his family. His wife, Tatiana, is a Tutsi. She spends parts of ...

Inside Job Questions

In Inside Job, the 2007-2010 financial crisis is examined over the course of five sections, noting the deregulation of the American economy and its effects on financial security and the ethical practices of many large corporations. In essence, the financial crisis and America's major economic woes are painted as a result of substantial changes in policy environments on the part of big banks and the financial services industry. The theme is about the dangers of privatization and lack of government oversight, as the banks are shown to be incredibly opportunistic and greedy. Deregulation is shown to facilitate major corporate crime ...

Movie Title: The Pursuit of Happ(y)ness

Released Date : 2006
Director: Gabrielle Muccino
Written by : Steven Conrad
Cinematography : Phedon Papamichael
Produced by : David Alper, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Mark Clayman, Louis D'Esposito, Chris Gardner, James Lessiter, Will Smith, Steve Tisch and Teddy Zee.

Genre: Drama

Story : Bibliographical, based on the true-to-life story of Christopher Gardner
Main Cast : 1. Will Smith as Chris Gardner, 2. Jaden Smith as Christopher 3. Thandie Newton as Linda

Plot Summary

The movie is based from the true events on the life of a man named ...

Margaret Nagle’s “The Good Lie” focuses on the experiences of a group of Sudanese refugees, namely Mamere (Arnold Oceng), Paul (Emmanuel Jar), Jeremiah (Ger Duany) and Abital (Kuoth Wiel) as they try to adapt to life in the United States of America. The film is extremely interesting because it is divided in 2 parts, the first part tracking the characters’ childhood struggle for survival during the Second Sudanese Civil War, and life in the Refugee Camp, while the second part focuses on the problems of adapting to an entirely new culture, with different values and worldview. The strong ...

Shot in 2003, the documentary film Lost Boys of Sudan by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk follows the challenges the Sudanese young men faced while surviving the civil war in their country and reaching the United States searching for the better life. The documentary got a critical acclaim and the love of the audience due to the overview it gives on one of the disturbing chapters in the history of humanity.
David Mayom’s description of his experiences as a lost boy and life afterward may seem surrealistic for the person living in the developed country. It is truly ...

1. The fundamental idea of the documentary film "Through a Blue Lens" is to send a powerful message and raise awareness of risks and dangers of drug abuse and, consequently, to prevent people from abusing drugs and similar substances. The first example supporting this hypothesis is the scene in the beginning of the film where a police demonstrates consequences of drug abuse to a class of young students. Another example is that the film incorporates a real footage shot of drug addicts in the Vancouver's downtown and demonstrates the facts and realia of life in the streets. The third ...

Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 historical drama film that tells the story of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide in which more than 800, 000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were massacred by extremists backed by the Hutu-dominated government (George, 2004). The film stars Paul Rusesabagina, a Hutu who while serving as a hotel manager at Hotel des Mille Collines managed to save more than 1,200 refugees in the hotel by paying off the military to keep off the hotel (George, 2004). The film tells of a true story in which one man determined to show utmost mercy and kindness managed ...

It seems that almost each horror or science fiction film is being interpreted as an allegory of some particular realities; in addition, the supernatural characteristics described in such films are sometimes seen and described as symptoms of political and/or social diseases. For example, “zombie” horror movies tend to describe how paranoia and panic even among the beloved ones take over the common sense and traditional social norms. Current example of such movie is “28 Days Later” by Danny Boyle, in which he depicted post-apocalyptic world abandoned and destroyed by an epidemic that transforms ...

The Blind side

John Lee Hancock is behind the scenes in the film The Blind Side. Alcon Entertainment produced the sports drama film, and its central character is Michael Oher, a star player in football. The Blind Side is an interesting piece of art top watch with its hilarious and captivating story flow. The film is based on a true story to portray the events that shape and change the starring of the film.
The story is told by use of flash to allow the viewer to link the current action in the film and the reason for them to be acted in ...

The Great Depression was a severe global economic meltdown that happened in the decade that preceded the Second World War. The time of the recession differed from country to country, but it was from 1930 till late 1930s and mid 1940s in some countries. The second film in the Great Depression Series by PBS, The Road to Rock Bottom, critically looks at the problems that faced farmers in United States before and during the Great Depression. The film examines the predicament of farmers, agricultural workers and sharecroppers. The focus is on the effects of harsh environmental factors such as drought ...

This film dramatized the American economic collapse of 2008. The collapse, and the subsequent "government bailout", was precipitated by a number of factors. As pointed out in the actual drama of "Too Big to Fail", the combination of unregulated banking practices and lax requirements for consumer credit created an economic meltdown that had worldwide repercussions.
During the short period that led up to the so-called TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program), colossal mortgage bankers were in the practice of underwriting mortgages for both commercial and residential properties, such as houses, condos, and retail space. Mortgage insurance companies, like the behemoth ...

Hotel Rwanda is the story of a hotel manager who helped save thousands of Rwandans during a civil crisis between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. Paul Rusesabagina is a Hutu married to a Tutsi woman. He is also the manager of the Hotel des Mille Collines, which later on served as an alternative home for several refugees and orphans. When the political situation worsened, people were killed violently. Thus, to keep his family safe, Rusesabagina bribed the influential people with alcohol and money. However, when the outbreak continued, his family and neighbors were threatened by Rwandan Army officers, forcing him to turn the ...

War dance is a documentary that highlights the plight of children and families affected by the war in northern Uganda. The most affected group are the Acholi’s who are currently still under the threat of war. It is rather unfortunate that various families were forced to flee their homes and are now in government guarded refugee camps. Some years back, bandits attacked their homes, killed their parents and took young men and women captive. Children were never spared in the abduction as many were also taken to the bushes to serve as child soldiers. The movie highlights some of ...

Chan-wook Park's 2003 thriller Oldboy tells the story of Oh Dae-su, a middle-aged father who is kidnapped mysteriously one day, being left in an abandoned hotel room with little to sustain him. Being kept alive but locked in the room, Dae-su is eventually released after 15 years, and he vows to take his revenge on the person who kept him there for seemingly no reason. Park's unique take on the revenge thriller is fantastically made, intensely raw in its emotion, and uncompromising in the lengths it will go to in order to shock and affect its audience. The movie is ...

American Feature Film Critique

The Pursuit of Happiness
Introduction

An emotionally wrenching story of a father and son's struggle for survival from life's challenges has been the thematic foundation of the movie “The Pursuit of Happiness (otherwise spelled as Happyness)”. The film starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner together with real-life son Jaden Smith have delivered a remarkable performance portraying the characters based on real-life accounts. It was directed by Gabrielle Mucciono and was released in cinemas on December 15, 2006. The movie was inspired by the life story of the now CEO and founder of Gardner Rich & Co. Christopher Paul Gardner (Henning, n.d., ...

Hotel Rwanda movie is based on a true story of a man who against all odds tries to save people in the midst of genocide in Rwanda. It was an organized murder of almost a million Rwandans. He gives hope to people in a country when there is no hope left. Rwanda descends into total chaos and madness and the whole world opts out. Nobody wants to help the Africans as they are viewed as dung. He opens arms to the helpless and by this saves many lives. The movie is all about the atrocities conducted against humanity in Rwanda. The tension that ...

Inside Job is an excellent documentary which deals with the banking crisis and all that went along with it. It is an indictment of those CEO’s and financial traders who risked the market without any sort of scruples and who also demonstrated a tactical acumen to destroy others without any qualms or compunction.
Principally the documentary focuses on the disaster which occurred when sub prime loans began invading the market. This undoubtedly led to huge problems when those who began buying houses which they couldn’t afford and started losing their jobs ended up defaulting on their loans ...