From Leila Mulla |
Movies have the power to influence minds and behavior. Movies filled with negative imagery like violence, exploitation, and death will somehow leave a negative mark on the subconscious mind; whereas, films with humor, inspiring messages, and happy endings nourish the heart and soul.
Virginia Tech presented two studies that said: “...prolonged exposure to gratuitous violence in the media can escalate subsequent hostile behaviors and, among some viewers, foster greater acceptance of violence as a means of conflict resolution.”
That’s why Leila Mulla and other positive attitude advocates believe that feel-good movies are very beneficial in building a world of positivity.
Here are a few perfect examples:
1. Forrest Gump – This is a story of a simple man with low mental capacity but with huge dreams in life—becoming bigger in the end than his obstacles as he overcomes his childhood struggles.
From Leila Mulla |
2. Sound of Music – This is a classic musical film of a family of singers trapped in the middle of the Nazi rule in Austria, but escapes the crisis and lives happily through it.
From August 25, 2011 |
3. Pursuit of Happyness – This drama is based on a true struggle of a poor man. With determination, he fights poverty and attains financial success.
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