Films and Human Strengths

Films and Human Strengths

1.       Wisdom & Knowledge –

cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge

                                                               i.      Creativity – thinking of novel and productive ways to do things

1.       Shine 1996 with Geoffrey Rush

2.       Amadeus 1984 directed by Milos Forman

                                                            ii.      Curiosity – taking an interest in all ongoing experience

1.       October Sky     1999

2.       Amelie                               2001

                                                          iii.      Open-Mindedness – thinking things through, looking from all sides

1.       No Man’s land 2001 – AA for foreign film

                                                           iv.      Love of Learning  - mastering new skills, topics and body of knowledge

1.       Billy Elliott        2000

2.       A Beautiful mind           2001

                                                             v.      Perspective – Wisdom –  being able to provide wise counsel to others

1.       The Devil’s Advocate

2.       American Beauty           1999

 

2.       Courage –

Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals

In the face of opposition, external or internal

i.                    Bravery – not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty or pain

1.       Schindler’s List

2.       Life as a House – Kevin Kline

ii.                  Persistence – Perseverance – finishing what was started, persist despite obstacles

1.       The Piano

2.       The Legend of Bagger Vance

iii.                Integrity – Authenticity, Honesty – speaking the truth and presenting oneself in a genuine way

1.       A Few Good Men

2.       Erin Brockovich

 

3.       Humanity – interpersonal strengths that involve tending and befriending others

 

i.                    Love – valuing close relations with others, in particular those in whom sharing and caring are reciprocated; being close to people

1.       Doctor Zhivago

2.       The English Patient

3.       Sophie’s Choice

4.       The Bridges of Madison County

5.       Iris

6.       My Fair Lady