“Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
1. Beyond Borders: A movie about a young woman who oscillates between domestic life in London and life as a humanitarian aid worker. This contrast provides quite a unique perspective on some of the world's most pressing humanitarian crises.
2. Trade: A movie about sex trafficking in America. Young girls trafficked through Mexico City to be sold in the US.
3. The Road to Guantanamo: A true story about the destructive reality of Guantanamo Bay.
4. Under the Same Moon: A movie about the plight of illegal immigrants in the United States. A mother and a son desperate to reunite.
“World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Top 10 (well, 7) Travel Movies
My favorite travel inspiration movies (that I have seen so far):
1. City of God: Beautifully made movie that will make you feel like you've been given a glimpse of the authentic side of life in Brazil.
2. The Art of Travel: Somewhat cheesy in parts but definitely inspires leaving behind expectations and obligations to seek adventure and fulfillment.
3. Motorcycle Diaries: What could be better than young Che on a motorcycle travelling through South America?
4. Into the Wild: Although not the ideal ending, I feel that many travelers share this sentiment of wanting to shed ties and restraints and venture off "into the wild."
5. The Beach: Classic backpacker film about discovering something completely hidden.
6. The Machine Gun Preacher: Not exactly about travel but about a man who gives up his life to go halfway around the world to help people.
7. Y Tu Mamá También: Travel, sexual frustrations, and friendship.
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1. City of God: Beautifully made movie that will make you feel like you've been given a glimpse of the authentic side of life in Brazil.
2. The Art of Travel: Somewhat cheesy in parts but definitely inspires leaving behind expectations and obligations to seek adventure and fulfillment.
3. Motorcycle Diaries: What could be better than young Che on a motorcycle travelling through South America?
4. Into the Wild: Although not the ideal ending, I feel that many travelers share this sentiment of wanting to shed ties and restraints and venture off "into the wild."
5. The Beach: Classic backpacker film about discovering something completely hidden.
6. The Machine Gun Preacher: Not exactly about travel but about a man who gives up his life to go halfway around the world to help people.
7. Y Tu Mamá También: Travel, sexual frustrations, and friendship.
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