Movies that are Remarkable.. and worthy of talking about.

Remarkable movies or shows are ones that provoke a conversation, as well as can depict unusual and interesting events.  I know for me after watching something that I find remarkable I usually end up looking up details on the subject whether it was a headline at some point in history, a person or event that I would like to know more about.  Over time I have watched these types of movies in just about every genre and enjoyed them for many reasons.  Here is just a few of the many titles I will end up writing about. 

.. True and Exceptional

1.  A United Kingdom released in 2016 .. is the story of Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana who shockingly married a white woman from London back in the 1940s.  After falling in love, they had to fight not only against prejudice but for his right to led his people.  Ultimately gaining his countries freedom from British rule.  This true story not only highlights the strife of prejudice back in the 40s but the struggle Botswana faced for Democracy.  I researched more about the story after watching this movie and read more on Winston Churchill's banishment of the Prince from his own country and how the his eldest son Ian Khama was elected President of Botswana and served two terms,  announcing recently his resignation from office.

2. All the Money in the World released in 2017 is the based on J. Paul Getty's refusal to extortion demands made by those responsible for abducting his grandson John Paul Getty III back in 1973. After watching the money I immediately researched the events of the movie vs history and found out indeed there was a refusal to pay but after receiving an ear and lock of his hair ..Mr. Getty agreed to pay the abductors. The dynamics of this movie is gripping and very interesting. I was only thirteen back then so a kidnapping in Italy by what has been touted to be the Calabrian Mafia would not have probably caught my attention. However after watching the movie I was very curious to learn about the details of the kidnapping and finding out what eventually happened to John Paul Getty III.

3. Erin Brockovich  released in 2000 was a biographical drama based on the true story of Erin Brockovich (played by Julia Roberts in the movie) who after losing her own case in court starts working for her lawyer after he takes pity on her being broke and offers her a job.

Erin Brockovich eventually fights against the energy corporation PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) in California back in 1993.  The case was based on contamination of drinking water with hexavalent chromium and affected the town of Hinkley.  Again this is a very gripping and disturbing story in history that causes you pause and review of what contamination on this scale can literally do to people's lives and for generations to come.  Although the story is very disheartening you do find yourself rooting for Erin Brockovich to continue fighting against this corporate giant to get justice for these people (ultimately there is no amount of money that can repay them for their health and loss but the settlement they finally reached did give them something at least)..

4. 12 Years a Slave released in 2013 was a period drama based on the true story of Soloman Northup who was a free black man from upstate New York who was abducted in Washington D.C. and sold into slavery back in 1841.  Mr. Northup ended up working on plantations in Louisiana for 12 years before gaining his freedom. The story shows his incredible fight for survival through those years. This movie is a very thought-provoking film based on Mr. Northup's memoir from 1853 and one in which you will most likely investigate what ultimately happened to Mr. Northup after he returned to his family in New York. It is also worth mentioning that Mr. Soloman Northup was one of just a few kidnapped black people with their freedom to regain their freedom after being sold into slavery.

5. American Made released in 2017 as a biographical crime story based on Barry Seal (played by Tom Cruise) a former TWA pilot that became a drug smuggler for the Medellin Cartel during the 80s and who flew missions for the CIA. In the end Mr. Seal becomes an informant for the DEA to avoid jail time after being convicted on smuggling charges.  Needless to say there is endless action and some comedy throughout this film, as well as this movie is just plain entertaining.  After researching the story I learned that ultimately Mr. Seal was killed in front of his workplace by contract hit men hired by either the Ochoas or Pablo Escobar.  The movie version leaves out and distorts some of the real Barry Seal story but after researching more about Mr. Seal, I believe he may have witness much more violence than projected in the movie. Another note worth mentioning is Barry Seal is portrayed (by Dylan Bruno) in the 1st season of the Netflix series Narcos.

Don't worry this is not all the movies that I find exceptional or timeless there are still plenty more to come.. so STAY TUNED.. The End.