Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Selma

Ava Duvernay's Selma is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches. Although the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 legally degregated the South, racism was still prevalent, making it difficult for Black people to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became a historic battleground in the fight for suffrage.

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The More You Know

  • Enzo Ferrari told a man "you may be able to drive a tractor but you will never be able to handle a Ferrari properly." The man was so angry that he vowed to create the perfect car. His name was Ferruccio Lamborghini.
  • In Saving Private Ryan, all of the main cast were given basic military training except Matt Damon, in the hope that the cast would build a resentment towards him necessary for the role.
  • The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
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