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Just Mercy (2019)
Be the change you want to see in this world,
An amazing movie. Be prepared to cry-A LOT. I can't begin to tell you how powerful and heart-wrenching this movie is.
Lost in Space: Severed (2019)
We can be better!
Society has become addicted to movies and TV shows that play like a video game with lasers and blasters solving every problem. Negotiating the world as problem-solvers who help each other survive by intelligent means and with empathy has become "boring" and implausible to many. Some reviewers state that the only part of the show they like is the Dr. Smith character because of her malevolence. Have we stopped believing in the benefits of selflessness and altruism? When Dr. Smith convinces the teacher to overcome his fear and climb into the box, we see that even small acts of kindness count for something. I'm sure she has ulterior motives, but I'm happy that she was able to save someone's life rather than push him to sacrifice himself to ensure her own safety. It's an example of doing what's right for once despite potential difficulties. And of course, Don's willingness to admit his illegal activities to enact a plan and save the group is truly the stuff of legendary heroes.
I think " Lost in Space" is well-written and exemplifies the potential we have if we learn to solve our problems without violence. Having a family who loves each other and works together to solve whatever comes at them without shooting up the "bad guys" is refreshing. It reminds me of the premise behind the original Star Trek.