Month: November 2020

Hillbilly Elegy Portrays the Reality of Generational Curses, Not “Hillbillies” Themselves

None of us may choose the circumstances into which we are born or whom our parents responsible for raising us into well adjusted adults may be. With any luck, we find ourselves under the care of two somewhat…

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AFI Fest: Sound of Metal is an Empathetic Film on Accepting Life’s Challenges and Changes

Adjusting to unforeseen circumstances and tough situations is one of life’s most challenging aspects and something we all must face at one point or another. For those of you reading this film review that have experienced 2020 in…

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The Life Ahead Is a Sweet Tale of Childhood Trauma and the Healing Power of Empathy

The plight of African migrants trying to reach the shores of Italy for a chance at a better life is well-documented. Often exiled or sometimes just left to float at sea in lieu of refuge, the long-term effects…

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