Optional Reflection: The Human Experience

The last part of the video shows the lost boys being re-united with their family. This is probably the most heartwarming part of the documentary. Back in Africa, children are shown singing songs upon one of their arrival. One of the lost boys shares a picture of a woman who was chosen for him to marry. The aftermath of the film shares their upcoming success upon moving to the United States. This shows different cultures can be adapted no matter how different they are from each

movie. This movie is one of the best documentary films of the 21st century. It

My views on this heart moving film would be never to give up in life, and with the right amount of determination you can succeed anything. The film tells us the simple, but moving story with a skilled storyteller's voice. The great importance of their

Life is an inexplicable process of existence. It has never been understood and will probably not be understood in the years to come. In life we see comparisons and contrasts everyday in our lives in one way or another. At the same time it is astonishing too, how one situation, person or movie can have amazing resemblances to other situations and movies. It is always a whirlpool of a mixture of comparisons and contrasts. One just needs an observant eye or a magnifying glass to look at things differently. Excellent examples of this are two great movies; “Coach Carter” and “Pursuit of Happiness”. “Coach Carter” directed by Thomas Carter is about the struggle of a man who tries to mend his basketball team into becoming educated students along with strong athletes. “Pursuit of Happiness” directed by Gabriele Muccino is about a salesman who is struggling to make ends meet, and raise his son after the mother walks out on them. After watching these two movies, the audience is left wondering how these directors or writers can think alike yet have contrasts at the same time. Both movies display technical codes, theme of motivation and the analysis of the main characters.

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Often when talking about a subject that many are unfamiliar with, the audience will react more strongly to hearing stories and seeing real people compared to statistics. A tactic often used in documentaries, that these filmmakers used, is to humanize the individuals before dealing with the issues in a more concrete way. Often addressing topics this way allows more individuals to relate and care about the content. For example though there may be statistics about how many LGBTQ+ seniors are often alone or about the treatment of Trans people as elders, seeing KrysAnne being so happy with her new body then watching her become sick made me respond more than any statistic could, while also allowing me think about how trans individuals are treated in hospitals and nursing homes. Also after learning Lawrence and Alexander's love story and all they have been through, how could one not sympathize with Lawrence's struggle to find appropriate care for his lover. Often when showing people's stories the audience has an emotional response as well as a thought provoking

This work documented the human experience in a light that I would not have seen it had I only read the books assigned to me in class. The themes in this book and how they were portrayed helped me to be able learn

A person is considered homeless when they do not have a permanent place to live. Homelessness is becoming more common every day. I had the rare opportunity to see and interact with the people facing the challenge of homelessness at the Homeless Connection Event. This paper will discuss my perceptions of the homeless before the event, a few interesting facts, and my thoughts after the event. The paper will also discuss my impressions of the homeless after the event and my opinion of the interprofessional relationship between students who participated in the event.

making Practice-Based Learning work Reflection on PRACTICE A resource commissioned by the Making Practice Based Learning Work project, an educational development project funded through FDTL Phase 4 Project Number 174/02 and produced by staff from the University of Ulster. www.practicebasedlearning.org Author Patricia McClure School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster www.practicebasedlearning.org contents Reflection on Practice 02

Controversial issues have kept people divided for years whether it be about religion, politics, health care, etc. Some will fight and argue for what they believe is right but will still preach on their need for unity without opening up to the opposing side. Others refuse to tell their opinions in fear that they will be persecuted for what they believe in. Documentaries that can effectively shine light on some of the tragedies that the world has faced are worth watching. Many historical situations that impacted the society of diverse locations are important to be educated on, and after seeing this film, an argument that schools should be teaching about more historical facts and subjects has come to light. David France’s documentary “How to Survive

In Conclusion, one of the main themes that, director, Frank Darabont teaches us is hope. Throughout the film we are taught that we must always have hope no matter how tough the situation is that we are in. Without hope there is nothing but despair.

At the core of this film, is the message of integrity and not permitting anything to squelch your dreams. And remembering what is important in this world. I can hardly wait to watch this film this evening (August 20) on the Hallmark network because even though I've already seen it, the second viewing is bound to be better. I hope everyone will tune in--I realize there are other things competing for your time and attention, but I cannot recommend this film highly enough. Please at least set your

This powerful film evoked jubilant emotions within me. The constant battle faced by Alike was powerfully captured by the fear and frustration in her eyes. Despite all the barriers standing admits her journey, Alike’s confidence surfaced towards the end. This breakthrough manifested a whirlwind of emotions. The bravery Alike displayed was truly inspiring and I couldn’t help but smile and cheer her on as she walked away with confidence.

The concept of the movie also can be used in terms of academics as persistence and hard-work are major traits any student should have in order to be successful in their studies. The documentary challenged me to think in a way I have never thought before, which is to always be aware

Walking into class the first day of the second semester, I did not expect one thing: that this classroom would soon become a location of in-depth analyses on the human condition. Unlike many English classes I have had in the past, English 20 has given me new perspectives into what it means to be human by looking at how other people (primarily authors and directors) view the human condition. The first baby-step towards discovering my personal definition of the human condition was an assignment wherein we were asked to watch multiple videos. Those videos ranged from music videos to inspirational speeches to excerpts from books (1.1.2). This range of mediums broadened the messages in the videos, as it forced me to respond differently to the information