Turn to movies and art for a mental reset during these trying political times. Here are seven picks to remind you that unity and shared values still exist.
No one should bury their head in the sand about the reality of our politics, culture, and media. But we also shouldn’t ignore our past trials and how we’ve managed to come together in even more divided times.
More and more I’m seeing journalists, celebrities, and average Joes express a distrust of their fellow Americans because of the amplification of a minuscule minority of extremists. It is somewhat understandable because these extremists have done big things, and have been given large platformsto spew their terrible opinions. Yet it’s also based on false and unhealthy perceptions.
If you’re having a hard time trusting your neighbors or the strangers in your town because of the current cultural climate, it might be time to reset your brain to remind yourself that everything isn’t awful and your fellow American is probably decent person who may have different politics than you. Whether you blame the president or the media or the right or the left, America feels more divided than ever.
Yet, after just a few hours of cleansing with some great art, a hopefulness about humanity and your fellow Americans can be restored. Might I humbly suggest that if everyone took time to give themselves a reset with great stories of Americans coming together for the greater good, we might all have a little less intensity––and a little more goodwill––about the big questions of our time?
Here are seven movies that can help you in that endeavor. Enjoy!
1. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
“…here tonight we have apples and oranges, but in the end we’re all fruits.”
We have so many examples in our country of wildly different cultures and backgrounds coming together to make new families. It often involves a lot of humor. MBFGW is a great reminder to celebrate our amazing melting pot.
2. “Remember the Titans”
“Sometimes life is hard for no reason at all.”
Communities, even deeply divided ones, can come together. It may be impossible to change everyone’s mind, but you can change a lot of them, so give people a chance to change their minds and their souls.
(Excerpt) Read More at: TheFederalist.com
