BOONE, N.C. — It is common knowledge that poverty is a global issue. There have been many educational movies made about people living in poverty. Hopefully these movies moved, and will continue to move the public to get active in the fight against poverty. Here are 7 movies featuring poverty:
1. “Hotel Rwanda”
Hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle,) gathers several refugees from the war-ravaged Rwanda and offers them shelter in his hotel.
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2. “Slumdog Millionaire”
After being accused of cheating on Jeopardy, Jamal Malik defends himself using flashbacks of his homeless youth, which showcase poverty in India.
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3. “The Saint of Fort Washington”
TSOFW is a film about two homeless men who wash car windows in hopes of eventually getting an apartment together. This film gives viewers an inside look into what life is like for a person who is homeless.
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4. “The Pursuit of Happyness”
Will and Jaden Smith deliver a heart-wrenching look into the life of the poverty stricken families.
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5. “The Soloist”
This film takes place in streets that Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx,) a schizophrenic homeless man who was a musical prodigy, lives on.
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6. “Oliver Twist”
A classic tale of an orphan boy who lives in a cruel child workhouse. This film not only builds awareness of children living in poverty, but also sheds light on child labour violations.
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7. “The End of Poverty”
This highly-praised documentary provides viewers with a thought-provoking look at poverty. From military crimes to homelessness, this documentary covers it all.
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– Audrey Grace