Movies with redeeming social value

Cherberrie · Jul 14, 2004

The other night some friends and I were sitting around talking, and we started listing movies we thought had redeeming social value, meaning they told a story that had a meaningful message, taught you something about life or made you more aware of an issue/historical situation/culture/etc.

So what movies do you think have had redeeming social value?

I'll start with a couple off the top of my head:

American History X (message about racism and hate)

Signs (message about things happening for a reason, faith, hope)

jon1101 · Jul 14, 2004

A Clockwork Orange, Dr. Strangelove, Rear Window, Brazil, and Do the Right Thing are all great movies that tackle important social issues.

-Jon

oldrooster · Jul 15, 2004

Fail-Safe, On The Beach - On the Futility of war.....

alexeeah · Jul 15, 2004

I liked the movie second hand lions i thought it said alot about respecting elderlyand the need for male influence in a teen's life

SUNSTONE · Jul 15, 2004

One Who Flew Over The Coo Coo's Nest, and Good Will Hunting, played a part in getting over some of my fears.

Matrix, helped me to understand my faith a little more.

timusic76 · Jul 15, 2004

Time Changer - A little insight and reminder into how far we've strayed away from good solid morals and biblical values in society

mrversatile48 · Jul 15, 2004

1 of Wed daily readings listed many

If only I could recall...

(as spies said to Lord Butler, no doubt, in the forthcoming movie version?)

theFijian · Jul 15, 2004

American Beauty - There is so much in there: self-image; materialism; freedom; all kinds of prejudice.

ForeRunner · Jul 15, 2004

American Beauty - For the reasons listed above.

Spirited Away - An incredible movie that explores imagination and the human soul(psyche)

Inge87 · Jul 15, 2004

Lord of the Rings, Charriots of Fire, most Disney movies...even Shrek 2!!!

sunshine · Jul 16, 2004

American Beauty - wonderful movie, great message about intolerance
About Schmidt - great message about doing something important with your life and making an impact. the ending gets me every time.

KenobiKid · Jul 16, 2004

Schindler's List, hands down one of the best films ever made period.

Key Peninsula Redneck · Jul 16, 2004

Unforgiven has an anti-violence message.

The Outlaw Josey Wales has some interesting bits about revenge at the end of it too.

Cozmo · Jul 16, 2004

Fly Away Home
The Cure
Shawshank Redemption
Second Hand Lions
Schindlers List
Bruce Almighty

To mention a few...

theFijian · Jul 18, 2004

I can't believe I didn't mention The Straight Story already. Here is a family film which has real depth and meaning to it. There are so many worthy themes explored: redemption; self-discovery; forgiveness; pride; sacrifice. I think it is truly a gem compared to some of the dross spewed out by some of Hollywood's gliteratti. And in taking a marked departure from the freakshows he's normally associated with David Lynch has made possibly his best film.

Andy

ps139 · Jul 18, 2004

Signs
Shawshank Redemption
The Passion of the Christ
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Cozmo · Jul 19, 2004

ps139 said:
Signs

Now how in the world did I forget about Signs?!

Definitely a great movie!

bliz · Jul 19, 2004

The Hill hard to find b&w - very powerful
original Manchurian Candidate
A Good Man in Africa
on HBO Something the Lord Made

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