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KATHERINE MARIE PRICE

Redbox Picks // April '15

4/7/2015

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The Good Lie is a big hearted movie that tugged the tears out of me with little resistance on my side and left me with a full heart, an educated mind and a soft smile. What I love most is that true events were used to create a film, people's lives were lent to Hollywood and a well written screenplay was created. This story incorporates a history lesson, an eye opening experience for movie goers who aren't often faced with the brutal reality of third world countries. It's not Disney, it's not too tame or cheesy but I cried, I learned, I laughed, it touched my heart.

Three of the main characters are acting from experience, these three amazing specimens are Sudanese refugees: Kuoth Wiel, Emmanuel Jal, Ger Duany. And Arnold Oceng is the son of a Sudanese man who came here to experience a new beginning. 

I don't know which parts of the story line are true and I don't care, it was a good movie, full of cold, sobering factual events, characters that are relatable, struggles that all kinds of people can identify with and a warm fuzzy happy ending.

ALSO, who doesn't love a good literary reference that vividly wraps together the point of the whole story??!

I went to the Redbox thinking that I'd be able to rent Wild, when that was not available I decided to get another movie featuring Ms. Witherspoon and I was not disappointed. Her character is an unlikely hero who is hardly the star of the show. Her participation in this film allowed this story to reach broader audiences and for that she deserves thanks but most of the glory definitely belongs with the 'Lost Boys and Girls,' the refugees themselves. 

I encourage my readers to see films that challenge you, watch movies that you know are going to make your uncomfortable in a way that expands you. Learn things through visual story telling! Everyone loves a mindless comedy or a sappy rom com but honestly your media consumption can be and should be more than small escapes but they can enhance your knowledge of the world. Even a trip to the Redbox can make you a more worldly citizen or a more educated neighbor :) 

xoxo, kp 
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    I am on a journey to be the most amazing version of myself that I can be. I always try to do what is right for myself, my planet, my body & my spirit. Living a full life to me means lots of traveling, outdoor adventures, constantly busy, obsessively learning, tons of time surrounded by friends, family and fashion.

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