There are films that come along that are beautiful, thought-provoking, and relevant. I agree that many of the movies out there are based on scripts/plots that have proven success, but our society is what makes those films break box-office records. If, collectively, we chose something different, we would encourage creative films to be more widely distributed.
I work with immigrants and refugees from around the world and I have spent much time thinking about the misconceptions of what it means to be allowed to live and work in the United States. The film "The Visitor" is a creative look at the challenges of seeking safety in the US. It shows the perspective of both US born and foreign born individuals trying to live their lives in challenging circumstances. It is a beautiful portrait of human lives. It discusses real situations that happen in our own communities.
For more information go to: http://www.thevisitorfilm.com/
Films like "The Visitor" are out there. You may have to dig a bit to find them, but you don't have to settle for watching the same story with different actors and a different title. There are creative filmmakers struggling to bring new insights and viewpoints to the traditional Hollywood scene...we just have to choose them.
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