| First, some background information about me, I am | | | | word in Chinese. |
| not a movie-buff. Generally, I do not know the | | | | I totally recommend these three movies but you |
| names of stars or the names of current movies. And | | | | must have to be able to enjoy subtitles for the two. |
| yes, I have had the experience of people mentioning | | | | Here they are: |
| movies to me and I say I have not seen them or | | | | Emmanuel's Gift, Watermarks, and The Prize Winner |
| never heard of them and they react in surprise, | | | | of Defiance, Ohio. I recommend them only if you |
| asking me what cave was I hiding in. | | | | want to watch positive movies that have a very |
| Not hiding in any caves, and I am in this century. I | | | | positive and inspiring message. And, only if you can |
| just do not generally have time to go to the movies. | | | | tolerate a sad movie. All three movies had their own |
| And on the rare times that I do, I want to make | | | | degrees of sadness and sadness to the point where |
| sure that it is an excellent movie, not just a mediocre | | | | they all brought tears to my eyes. The Prize Winner |
| one. So I choose wisely. I cannot remember the last | | | | of Defiance Ohio, though not about domestic |
| time that I went to the movies, nor can I remember | | | | violence, had a few scenes of domestic violence in it. |
| the name of it. Perhaps it was that one about the | | | | But, please note, the story was not about domestic |
| adorable rat named Ratatoille. So what kind of | | | | violence. This story was about the strength, |
| movies do I enjoy? I can not say that I enjoy any | | | | fortitude, determination and love that one woman |
| particular kind of movie. I like one with a story, either | | | | had for her children and for herself. She was a |
| a true story or great story. And generally I am not | | | | remarkable woman, and there were parts of this film |
| big on documentaries. But surprisingly enough, one of | | | | that will just make you cry. |
| this week's movies was a partial documentary. | | | | ALL three of these movies are very necessary |
| Two of the movies were in different languages and I | | | | movies and I believe that all three should be required |
| had to read the subtitles to enjoy the movies. One | | | | viewing in all high schools and in all colleges. It is about |
| was in an African language and one was in either | | | | time that we had some required things that have |
| Israeli or Hebrew (I am not sure which one or if both | | | | such long-lasting, positive and inspiring messages to |
| of the languages are the same). And the third movie | | | | them. If you have seen any of these movies, leave a |
| that I borrowed was in English, an extra treat since I | | | | comment here or send an email. I would like to hear |
| speak only English and some little Spanish and one | | | | your opinion of all three or of any of them. |