Cinema
Find out here the most captivating films to watch that will change your way of looking at diversity!
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Top 3 movies on diversity & inclusion
Inspired by the real showman P.T. Barnum, who gathered the most peculiar and weird individuals and gave them a home in his invention: the ‘circus’. In this film, marginalized and alienated citizens became famous stars and entertainers thanks to the imagination of this great man, capable of looking beyond imperfections and transforming diversities into strength.
The extraordinary story of young Auggie, born with significant face differences, who is going to a new school.
Based on the true story of three brilliant black matemathicians who helped the race to the space.
Movies Ratings
4.5 Hidden Figures (2016) Historical Drama
Director: Theodore Melfi
Actors: Octavia Spencer, Kirsten Dunst, Kevin Costner
“I plan on being an engineer at NASA… I have no choice but to be the first.” — Mary Jackso
Three black female mathematicians working on NASA projects must work hard to show their worth and earn fair treatment.
4.5 Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children (2016) Fantasy
Director: Tim Burton
Actors: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield
“I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was.”
In this fantasy adventure, young Jack finds a world where children have special powers. When their world is threatened, these children must work together to defend what makes them unique.
3.5 Hairspray (2007) Comedy
Director: Adam Shankman
Actors: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Za efron
“You can’t stop my happiness ’because I like the way I am!”
Edna Turnblad:
In this thrilling movie, the young and enthusiastic Tracey overcomes her fear of judgment for being overweight and becomes the star of a famous TV show.
5.5 Inside out (2015) Animation
Director: Pete Docker
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” — Sadness
An exciting journey into human emotions that come alive as animated characters living in the ‘headquarters of Riley, a young girl living in San Francisco. An invitation to explore and accept all emotions we experience in daily life. There are no ‘bad’ or ‘good’ emotions. All emotions are there for a purpose.
5.5 The Greatest Showman (2017) Musical
Director: Michael Gracey
Actors: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya
"No One Ever Made A Difference By Being Like Everyone Else."- Barnum
Inspired by the real showman P.T. Barnum, who gathered the most peculiar and weird individuals and gave them a home in his invention: the ‘circus’. In this film, marginalized and alienated citizens became famous stars and entertainers thanks to the imagination of this great man, capable of looking beyond imperfections and transforming diversities into strength. Sadly, the real Barnum exploited individuals with disabilities for his own benefit and income. This iconic film shows the big opportunity to contribute to equality and social justice that the real Barnum missed.
5.5 The curious case of Benjamin Button (2009) Drama
Director: David Fincher
Actors: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett
For what it's worth, it's never too late to be whoever you want to be
The adventures of the weird Benjamin, whose life proceeds backwards from old age to youth. Despite the peculiarity of his condition, Benjamin tries to find his place in the world.
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4.5
The theory of everything (2014) Drama
Director: James March
Main actors: Eddie Redmayne, Emily Watson
''''There should be no boundaries to human endeavour. However bad life may seem,
there is always something you can do, and succeed at''. - S.Hawkin
This Oscar-winning movie explores Stephen Hawking’s life at Cambridge university, detailing his battle with motor neuron disease while decoding the secrets of time. It is a powerful tribute to human strength and the courage to thrive despite adversity.
4.5
Penelope (2008) Fantasy
Director: Mark Palanski
Main actors: James McAvou, Christina Ricci
‘What did she want?’ – Penelope
‘To be free’ – Max
You know you’re truly brave… when you can walk around with a pig nose. Penelope grows up ashamed of her appearance, until she finds the key to break the curse: unconditional self-love. An invite to completely accept yourself through imperfection.
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