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"Forrest Gump" is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. The film stars a character that goes by the name of Forrest Gump and follows his struggles through life, a simple but talented and kind-hearted man from Alabama, as he witnesses several influences defining historical events in the 20th century United States. The film explores Forrest's struggles with his mental and physical disabilities, as well as the challenges he faces as a result of his innocence and lack of understanding of the world around him."Forrest Gump" serves as a powerful and inspiring film that challenges traditional narratives of disabilities, and highlights the resilience and determination of people with disabilities, and provides a unique and meaningful …show more content…

He was also born with a physical disability that caused him to have legs that were severely weakened, making it difficult for him to walk, run, or engage in physical activities like other children his age. This caused him to experience bullying and ridicule from his peers, who teased him and called him names because of his appearance. Despite this, Forrest's mother raises him with love and encourages him to be independent and self-sufficient. She teaches him to run as a way to escape bullies, and this eventually leads to his success as a college football player. Throughout the film, Forrest faces numerous challenges due to his disability, including discrimination and prejudice from those who do not understand his condition. Despite these challenges, Forrest's optimism and determination allow him to overcome the obstacles he faces and achieve …show more content…

In the film, Forrest is a character who overcomes the limitations posed against him at a young age due to his disabilities and still finds a way to achieve great success and fulfillment in his life. Throughout the film, he demonstrates great resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and his achievements serve as an inspiration to others facing similar challenges. Forrest's unique perspective and experiences, as well as his innocence and lack of experience, provide the audience a different perspective through which they can see the world in a different and more positive light. Forrest's experiences serve to challenge and portray the narratives of disability and help to bring awareness of the experiences of people with

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