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—See ML#s 1566:1 and 2497:1-12.Forbidden Planet, The (1956—Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis)Space travelers visit a planet where a man has built his own empire. One of the earliest sci-fi films,with good lessons on hate and bitterness. “Thoughts are real things.”—See ML #1378Forrest Gump (1994—Tom Hanks, Sally Fields)The fictional life story of mentally slow but lovable Forrest Gump and his growth to adulthood, followinghis coincidental involvement in many major events of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Sweet characterstudy with lots of good lessons on values in life.—An interesting portrayal of fairly recent history and also of taking a positive attitude towards thetrials of life.Hair (1979—Treat Williams, John Savage)Musical peek into the ‘70s and the hippie area—Relates to Issues Category No. 8 on “The Family,” showing the era in which the Family began.Heaven Can Wait (1978—Warren Beatty, Julie Christie)Comedy/drama about a football player who dies and comes back in another body.—See ML #1498:36–37.Lady Jane (1985—Helena Bonham Carter, John Wood)Historical drama of a teenager who was Queen of England for nine days. Good example of teendedication and conviction, as she had to choose whether to deny her faith or be killed.—A good example of conviction.—It can be used to show some of the background to historical divisions in Christianity. See IssuesCategory No. 4 on “Religion.”Lean on Me (1989—Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd)True story of Joe Clark, a high school principal who uses unusual tactics and disciplinary methods tofight back against the drug pushers and delinquents in his school. A good fighting-the-Establishmenttype story with good lessons.—A good example of a positive approach to problems turning the situation around, “change theworld.”Lost Horizon (1973—Peter Finch)Musical film adaptation of story of lost travelers who find Shangri-la. Parallel to when a person findsthe Lord’s calling in his life and how the Enemy fights with lies and doubts to cause him to turn back.—See ML#228 (GP)Man of La Mancha, The (1972—Peter O’Toole, Sophia Loren)Inspiring musical drama of the tale of Don Quixote, the Crazy Crusader.—See ML#198 (GP)Meaningful Movies127