5. Philadelphia (1993) The fifth place in our list is occupied by ‘Philadelphia’ (1993), a film that courageously tackled the issues of AIDS and homosexuality at a time when both were highly stigmatized. “More than a decade after AIDS was first identified as a disease, ‘Philadelphia’ marks the first time Hollywood has risked a big-budget film on the subject,” highlighting its groundbreaking nature. Tom Hanks delivers an Oscar-winning performance as Andrew Beckett, a competent lawyer who faces discrimination after his diagnosis with AIDS. Denzel Washington portrays Joe Miller, initially hesitant but ultimately the attorney who represents Beckett in his legal...
- 1/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
"Philadelphia" isn't the kind of movie you put on if you want to giggle and escape from the real world. It's a reality punch right in the kisser, and Denzel Washington delivers the knockout blow.
Between 1981 and 1990, AIDS took the lives of 100,777 people. These tragedies are compounded by the fact that, for a while, AIDS also robbed our society of love, understanding, and compassion. During the AIDS epidemic, HIV-positive people were ignored by the health care system, banned from school, and fired from their jobs.
These real-life events inspired the story of "Philadelphia."
The film follows Andrew Beckett,...
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Between 1981 and 1990, AIDS took the lives of 100,777 people. These tragedies are compounded by the fact that, for a while, AIDS also robbed our society of love, understanding, and compassion. During the AIDS epidemic, HIV-positive people were ignored by the health care system, banned from school, and fired from their jobs.
These real-life events inspired the story of "Philadelphia."
The film follows Andrew Beckett,...
The post It Took a Stroke of Luck For Denzel Washington to Star in Philadelphia appeared first on /Film.
- 4/1/2022
- by Christian Gainey
- Slash Film
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