Diversity Movies

Posted by Okoomi on June 21, 2008 at 8:45pm in General Discussion

What movies would you suggest as movies that promote Diversity? Definition of Diversity: The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along
the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs,
political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration
of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
It is about understanding each other and moving beyond
simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the
rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.

Prom Queen is a good example. Great movie~!

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Permalink Reply by Alice on June 21, 2008 at 9:00pm: Yes, yes! You are so lovely for seeking out such things. Of course I'm completely blanking now... but you know, oddly enough, I tend to see that message of acceptance far more in children's movies than in adult ones, which is probably why I often prefer them. Most of the movies I own aren't like specifically that, but they generally do contain accepting, compassionate characters. Like Chocolat, that one's amazing. And, erm, if it's not too embarrassing for you, the American Girl films are fairy prevailent with that message as well. I'm not sure if that's quite what you were looking for, but mm, hope that helps.

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Permalink Reply by Whatchawatchin on June 21, 2008 at 11:53pm: This may be the lamest answer you will get, but I like Driving Miss Daisy.

FYI, if you feel something wet, just ignore it...that would be the XPers pelting me with monkey poo for admitting I like that movie.

Permalink Reply by pihkal020 on June 24, 2008 at 12:33pm: I loved Riding Miss Daisy. But what does that have to do with diversity?

Permalink Reply by Okoomi on June 22, 2008 at 5:18am: Babe is another example of a Diversity movie. Babe proved that being a pig didn't keep him/her (what was it besides a pig??) from just grovelling in the mud.

It's a Boy/Girl thing is another.

A day without a Mexican explores the US (California in particular) without hispanic help. (who would cut our lawns, serve our food, etc). Something to think about.

I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVE Driving Miss Daisy.

What other movies have you seen that help us to understand one another??

Permalink Reply by Jimbo3P0 on June 22, 2008 at 6:02am: My Bodyguard
Goonies
Explorers
The Sandlot
Pursuit of Happyness
Men of Honor
The Tuskegee Airmen
Kinky Boots
Birdcage
Flawless
Tootsie
Mrs Doubtfire
Mr Mom
Working Girl
Baby Boom
About a Boy
Lilies of the Field
To Sir With Love
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
The Breakfast Club
Sixteen Candles
Running Brave
Mr Baseball
Gung Ho
Monsoon Wedding
Good Will Hunting
Jack
Some Kind of Wonderful
The Station Agent

All are good movies (I think) and about a wide range of diversities and their characters' quest to improve the human condition as they see it.

Permalink Reply by Okoomi on June 22, 2008 at 12:53pm: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner was ahead of time and really controversial (but brave) move for the time.

Permalink Reply by Jimbo3P0 on June 22, 2008 at 6:25am: More...
Batteries Not Included
The Sea People
Space Cowboys
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpier Old Men
The Green Mile
The Boy Who Could Fly
Beauty and the Beast

Permalink Reply by Jimbo3P0 on June 22, 2008 at 6:47am: Paulie
The Journey of Natty Ghann
Ice Age
Monsters Inc
Toy Story
Little Princess
Nanny McPhee
My Fair Lady
Big
Short Circuit
Starman
The Dish
Danny Deck Chair

Permalink Reply by Okoomi on June 22, 2008 at 9:15am: Nanny McPhee - wow - didn't think of it, but it does imply that beauty is more than skin deep and the impact of assumptions.

I'll have to check out Danny Deck Chair. I heard about it just days ago. Thanks for your input.

Permalink Reply by Alice on June 22, 2008 at 11:47am: A Little Princess is one of my faves (I love the movie, but the book is infinately better!), and I just saw Journey of Natty Gann. Twas lovely.