September 8th is International LIteracy Day, which is celebrated to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films about literacy... enjoy!
1 Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Movie about the trials of an illiterate teen (Gabourey Sidibe) who is invited to enroll in an alternative school where she finds a new network of friends and support; film won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actress by Mo'Nique for her outstanding performance of abusive mother...
2 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Film about a man (Ralph Fiennes) who has an affair with an older woman (Kate Winslet) who must later defend herself against war crimes; Kate Winslet won an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of interesting viewing-enjoy!
Dianezy
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