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Slumdog Millionaire Film Analysis

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For those of you who have had absent parents, the trauma of loss of a parent, or those who come from underprivileged backgrounds, or have been victims of prejudice or classism, or even been told you are not educated or superior enough to live like others or even find love – Slumdog Millionaire movie is for you. I can definitely relate to a few here, and which is probably why I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie so much. In addition, this movie metaphorically teaches the value of psychotherapy, which is also known as talk therapy.
The story of a slum dog named Jamal Malik who managed to survive poverty and daily tragedies of Mumbai, yet somehow landed himself on the Hindi version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” game show. Believing in destiny, he went on the show because he thought his one true love Latika, the girl he loved and lost would be watching and hope to reunite with her. During a break from the show, the police inspector arrest him on suspicion of cheating. Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells his story of his life living with his brother in the slum of Mumbai. Every traumatic or significant moment from Jamal’s childhood is a clue to the answers.
The impact of growing up in a caste system such as India as portrayed in the movie, Jamal was from the lower caste. He had so much barrier to overcome. Although India is a country that is not so much a diverse in ethnicity. On the other hand, their hierarchal society has an impact on its life style. So,

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