I have always loved movies. Especially movies that focus on how an individual overcomes barriers life puts in their way and goes above and beyond expectations of those around them – people who turn and fight and won’t take no for an answer. I am watching one of those movies right now and well, inspiration struck and I figured I’d share my list with you! They are not in any particular order, just listed.

1) Cool Runnings (watching it right now)

2) The Pursuit of Happyness (a new recent favorite!)

3) Erin Brokovich (Probably the first movie that made me feel like helping other people!)

4) The Mission (oldie but a goodie – Jeremy Irons, DeNiro, and Liam Neeson.. great flick but not for the faint of heart)

5) School Ties (Besides the benefit of a gorgeous Brendan Fraser, this film is an amazing story of moral strength and being true to yourself)

6) Rudy (Sean Astin is amazing in this true tale of Daniel E. Ruttiger from Notre Dame!)

7) Patch Adams (do I really need to say anything else here?)

8 ) North Country (again, not for the faint at heart, but what an amazing story of strength)

9) With Honors (Great film about living with dignity and not being afraid to show others your true colors)

10) Instinct (Again, very powerful and not for the faint of heart but this is a great movie featuring Cuba Gooding Junior and Anthony Hopkins. Humanity bares it’s very soul in this flick and leaves you breathless!)