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  A League of Their Own: The Hard is What Makes It Great

  01:56

  Has profanity

  passion

  lifestyle

  personal mission

  HS C

  In a few sentences, Jimmy Dugan explains a simple but important life lesson: nothing great was ever achieved easily.

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  Dead Poets Society: What Will Your Verse Be

  01:57

  Writing

  english

  passion

  lifestyle

  personal mission

  real world application

  MS HS C

  Mr. Keating emphasizes the real-world applicability of words, language, and poetry. He encourages his students to contemplate their life's purpose. The human race is full of passion- poetry, beauty, romance and life: the things people stay alive for. "The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"

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  The Last Samurai: From the Moment They Wake Up

  02:18

  History

  lifestyle

  discipline

  japanese discipline

  medieval japan

  samurai

  MS HS C

  As Captain Nathan Algren works more closely with his new army, he learns about the values of the Japanese feudal system which include hard work and discipline. "From the moment they wake up, they devote themselves to whatever they pursue."

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  Slumdog Millionaire: Boys on a Train

  01:22

  Survival

  lifestyle

  slum survival tactics

  MS HS C

  Jamal and his brother Salim live in abject poverty amidst a slum in India and have to be creative in getting the basic necessities for themselves.

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  Forrest Gump: Shrimp Passion

  01:56

  Has profanity

  Literary Devices

  english

  interest

  passion

  lifestyle

  asyndeton

  funny

  MS HS C

  While in army training, Forrest meets Bubba, who has a passion for shrimp. Bubba's passion for shrimp is evident, as he talks about shrimp all the time and knows quite a lot about it.

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  Awakenings: The Joy of Life

  01:35

  lifestyle

  personal philosophy

  revelation

  MS HS C

  Leonard Lowe tells Dr. Sayer of his awakening and urges him to remind his patients of the joy of life, the freedom of life.

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  Something the Lord Made: Honorary Doctorate

  05:36

  Science

  lifestyle

  medicine

  famous doctors

  excellence

  award

  MS HS C

  Mr. Vivian Thomas receives an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins University for his splendid work as a toolmaker, mechanic, and surgeon. He was under the mentorship of Alfred Blalock and was brought from Vanderbilt University to Johns Hopkins University.

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  Wit: Now is the Time for Simplicity

  02:16

  Has profanity

  lifestyle

  personal philosophy

  revelation

  MS HS C

  A renowned professor reassesses her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Instead of surrounding herself with intelligence and complexity, she turns to simplicity and kindness during these troubling times.

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  Bend It Like Beckham: I Want Her to Win

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  interest

  passion

  lifestyle

  MS HS C

  Jess Bharma shares with her parents her love for soccer and the news that an American scout has offered her both a scholarship and an opportunity to play professional soccer. Although her mother does not agree to it, her father says he does not want her to suffer and accept life; he wants her to fight.

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  Jerry Maguire: Play With Heart

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  interest

  passion

  lifestyle

  MS HS C

  Sports agent Jerry Maguire addresses his football client, Rod Tidwell, as a friend and tells him that he needs to stop playing with his head. He tells Rod that he needs to focus on the game and play from his heart.