• Mongol
    2007 BCE

    Mongol

    PURPOSE This movie is a biographical epic about the early life of Genghis Khan. It covers his childhood, his capture by the Merkit tribe, and his rise to power as a warrior and leader.
    Fact check formed the largest contiguous land empire in history
    RATING 4.0
  • When I Was Born
    2006 BCE

    When I Was Born

  • Mandella
    1918 BCE

    Mandella

    PURPOSE Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood to his presidency, focusing on his struggle against apartheid and his vision for a multiracial South Africa, aiming to inspire and educate audiences about his legacy of freedom, justice, and reconciliation
    Fact check born Rolihlahla Mandela, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary
    RATING 7.1/10
    connection Long Walk to Freedom
  • Oiler Twist
    1912 BCE

    Oiler Twist

    PURPOSE:unveil the lives of criminals and orphans to explore the realities of domestic violence and child labor in 19th century London.
    FACT CHECK: a skill to help individuals reframe their thinking and emotions
    RATING:6.8/10
    CONNECTION Oliver Twist has been the subject of numerous adaptations, including the 1948 film of the same name,
  • Bill and Ted
    469 BCE

    Bill and Ted

    PURPOSE to be a silly, lighthearted, and fun time-traveling adventure
    Fact check Bill wanted to be Ted and Ted wanted to be Bill.
    RATING 4.5
    Connection enters around two high school friends, Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore"
  • Rescue Dawn

    Rescue Dawn

    PURPOSE : to demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, highlighting the power of hope and perseverance
    Fact check :based on the true story of Dieter Dengler, a charismatic pilot
    RATING: 4.4
    connection: Rescue Dawn is the closest thing to a 'real' movie that Herzog has ever made.
    your choice: it was a good movie
  • Lincoln

    Lincoln

    Purpose ;to explore the political machinations and human drama surrounding President
    Fact check ; generally considered historically accurate
    Rating; 4.5
    Connection ; explores a specific period in the Civil War, focusing on the passage of the 13th Amendment and President Lincoln's efforts to end the war and abolish slavery
    my choice ; it was a good movie to watch
  • The Butler

    The Butler

    Purpose: I will analyze and evaluate a film using observation, audio, and research, and present my findings verbally and digitally.
    Fact Check: The Butler is not a direct biography of Eugene Allen.
    Rating: 4.7
    Connection: Inspired by Eugene Allen, a White House butler for over 30 years.
    Your Choice: Based on the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight U.S. presidents.