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Chariots of Fire (1981—Ben Cross, Ian Charleson)True story about two British athletes, one Christian and one Jewish, who compete in the 1924Olympics.—See ML #1254:38.Cool Runnings (1993—John Candy, Leon)Comedy. Based on a true story of four Jamaicans who decide to compete in the 1988 Winter Olympicsas the first bobsled team ever from a tropical country. Entertaining, with lessons on teamwork,fighting against all odds and perseverance.Erin Brockovich (2000—Julia Roberts, Albert Finney)An unemployed single mom gets a job as a file clerk in a law office. When she discovers that alarge utility company is illegally contaminating the groundwater in a small California community, sheattempts to expose them. Based on a true story. Good example of a fighter.Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The (1958—Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jurgens)Inspiring true story of Gladys Aylward, a missionary in China in the 1930s, and how she leads somechildren on a dangerous journey through enemy territory. Lots of lessons on faith and perseverance.—Also relates to classes 12a and 12b on “Going God’s Way”It’s a Wonderful Life (1947—James Stewart, Donna Reed)Christmas classic about a man who gets discouraged, and an angel who shows him what life wouldhave been like had he never been born. Good lessons on thankfulness and being content. A helpfulmovie for those who are discouraged.Music of the Heart (1999—Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett)Drama based on the true story of a young woman struggling against bureaucracy in her attemptsto teach violin to underprivileged children in a Harlem school. Inspiring and uplifting.Relate to classes 12a and 12b on “Going God’s Way”Bishop’s Wife, The (1947—Cary Grant, Loretta Young)An angel comes to earth to aid in the lives of a bishop and his wife, helping the bishop re-appreciatethe most important values in life.—Also relates to classes 5a and 5b on “The Golden Rule”Preacher’s Wife, The (1996—Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance)Remake of the black-and-white movie The Bishop’s Wife, about an angel who is sent from Heavenin answer to a minister’s prayer for help.—If you can’t get ahold of The Bishop’s Wife, then this couldbe shown instead.Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1973—Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker)Zeffirelli’s inspiring film about the life of St. Francis. Beautiful example of forsaking all and howliving for the Lord is all that matters.Meaningful Movies125