Believe or not, the post title isn't some kind of sarcastic comment on the mindset of America; I can honestly say that movies can change and/or open minds that can (and do) change the world. Here's a couple that I've viewed:
Twelve Angry Men: An old black and white movie. It deals with rights in court and actually evaluating whether or not the accused are guilty.
Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (Not a children's show, despite the title): Another black and white movie (don't worry; they're not all old). It deals with government, but not on a purely judicial base; it also deals with determination and fighting for the right reason.
The Lorax (I'm not kidding; corny and silly, but there is something to it that gets to the heart): Obviously meant to support the fight against global warming and pollution, but there is something way more to this than just another "let's save the planet: go green" campaign; it provides many instances of where people close their eyes to the problems in their society. It uses powerful imagery (wall being broken through, eyes literally opening, etc.) to show that only by changing people's way of thinking will anything ever be accomplished.
We Bought A Zoo (Another corny family movie): Aside from the fact that it's pretty funny and another stereotypical "let's save the animals" movie, We Bought A Zoo has an awesome moral story to it that left some of the people in the movie theater that I went to in tears. I won't reveal too much, but it reveals the power and courage in overcoming immense grief. You have to check this one out
The Day After Tomorrow (Finally something normal): I really do believe that this, instead of The Lorax, truly shows the tragedy that we've wrought upon this Earth with our pollution and bad habits. In merely a day, the world is turned into a wasteland. Using scenarios that have all of the feelings of real life, the producers of The Day After Tomorrow have changed the way we thought about global warming.
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