FILMS
This not an exhaustive list of resources and is a short list among many options.
Dr. Zander has no financial gain from listing these resources.
(All films listed here have Adult Content, for reviews on age appropriate content please consult Common Sense Media):
Inspirational:
Won't You be My Neighbor- Documentary of Fred Rogers
A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood- Based on the true life story of a friendship between a journalist and Mr. Rogers
Women Talking
12 Years a Slave
She Said
Wild
Good Will Hunting
The Green Mile
Harriet
On the Basis of Sex
Booksmart
The Intouchables (American version is The Upside)
Slumdog Millionaire
Erin Brockovitch
Selma
The Blind Side
Miracle-Based on a True Story
Family Dynamics:
Joy Luck Club
The Help
August Osage County
Home for the Holidays
The Kids are Alright
Marriage Story
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
Little Miss Sunshine
Parenthood
Four Holidays
Cultural Commentary:
Parasite
Silly Comedy:
Nacho Libre
Dodgeball
Blades of Glory
Best in Show
The Other Guys
Old School
Spinal Tap
The Other Guys
Anchorman
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Legally Blonde
Easy A
Office Space
21 Jump Street
Napolean Dynamite
Wedding Crashers
The Princess Bride
Sixteen Candles
Little Miss Sunshine (dark humor, emotional family themes)
Health:
That Sugar Film- Documentary
Fantastic Fungi
Inspirational:
Won't You be My Neighbor- Documentary of Fred Rogers
A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood- Based on the true life story of a friendship between a journalist and Mr. Rogers
Women Talking
12 Years a Slave
She Said
Wild
Good Will Hunting
The Green Mile
Harriet
On the Basis of Sex
Booksmart
The Intouchables (American version is The Upside)
Slumdog Millionaire
Erin Brockovitch
Selma
The Blind Side
Miracle-Based on a True Story
Family Dynamics:
Joy Luck Club
The Help
August Osage County
Home for the Holidays
The Kids are Alright
Marriage Story
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn
Little Miss Sunshine
Parenthood
Four Holidays
Cultural Commentary:
Parasite
Silly Comedy:
Nacho Libre
Dodgeball
Blades of Glory
Best in Show
The Other Guys
Old School
Spinal Tap
The Other Guys
Anchorman
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Legally Blonde
Easy A
Office Space
21 Jump Street
Napolean Dynamite
Wedding Crashers
The Princess Bride
Sixteen Candles
Little Miss Sunshine (dark humor, emotional family themes)
Health:
That Sugar Film- Documentary
Fantastic Fungi